Karl Hauptmann
Hunting Firearms
Thanks to experience, tradition, and expertise, we can achieve with our hands what machines simply cannot. Since 1939.
Four Generations
of Gunsmithing
Contrary to the belief that the development of classic gunmaking is complete, we prove otherwise time and again.
„We only change things to improve them.“
Hunting experience, creativity, and generations of knowledge come together – supported by precision tools, machinery, and true craftsmanship.
Our Most Important Tools
Ten fingers, one vision. Despite modern technology, true craftsmanship still defines our workshop.
Not museum pieces for tomorrow, but firearms for today and the future – precise, beautifully crafted, and built for performance. Discretion is key: our clients remain as confidential as our technical innovations.
History
- Georg Hauptmann – 1902: Oldest known firearm
- Karl Hauptmann I – Originator of the “Bergstutzen”
- 1930–1935: Work at Steyr rifle factory
- 1939: Company founded
- 1964: Handover to Karl Hauptmann II
- 1994: First horizontal drilling (patented)
- 2005: Handover to Gerd Hauptmann
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Innovation
Developments since 2005:
- Ejector for horizontal drilling, titanium barrel, new light pull system
- Blitz lock box system
- New side lock and trigger systems
- Magazine innovations
Most innovations are patented and exclusive to Karl Hauptmann.