Info from another forum, dating 15 Feb 2007
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Just received a newsletter from Sarum Soldiers' owner, Patrick Willis. They are going to stop trading when they sell out their existing stocks. They're offering 20% discounts on orders of six or more foot figures and/or three or more mounted figures.
Remember Sarum, besides their toy soldier range, produces most of the ex-Chota Sahib figures sculpted by the late Sid Horton.
Furthermore, they inform the company will be offered for sale from July 2007, Sid Horton's masters included. .... "
So 10 years later ... it's not really a surprise