Updated · 17 May 2026
Gunmetal (Red Brass) price UK
High-copper bronze alloy (~85% copper, 5% tin, 5% zinc). The most valuable brass/bronze grade.
UK yard average
TodayBrass · Gunmetal (Red Brass)
£4.10
per kg avg · range £3.20–£5.00 · 2 sources
ISRI codeEbony
Regional Prices
Per kg by UK region
Prices vary by region. Yards near ports typically pay more thanks to cheaper export routes.
London & South East
£4.80
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Midlands
£5.00
1
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What is Gunmetal (Red Brass)?
Gunmetal (also called red brass) is a copper-tin-zinc alloy with approximately 85% copper, 5% tin, 5% zinc, and 5% lead. It is used for pump bodies, valve bodies, marine hardware, and high-pressure fittings. The high copper and tin content makes it the most valuable common bronze grade.
Tips for best price
- Gunmetal has a distinctive reddish colour compared to yellow brass.
- Pump and valve bodies are the most common source.
- Keep separate from mixed brass. Gunmetal is worth significantly more.