Hartmann&Weiss Side-by-Side Shotgun

Hartmann & Weiss's side-by-side shotguns are entirely handcrafted using traditional locking designs. The action is made either in the classic design or as a round body, either with a single or a double-trigger and a full self-opening system. Pairs, sets of three and sets with different calibre combinations form part of Hartmann & Weiss programme. Each handcrafted shotgun is designed for individual hunting requirements tomeet the particular requests of our customers when it comes to the engraving, the balance and the handling. Otto Weiss finished his training as a gunsmith in 1955 in Suhl, and Gerhard Hartmann finished his in Hamburg in 1959. Otto Weiss furthered his knowledge in Switzerland and England, and Gerhard Hartmann went to work in Austria. The two met in 1963 at a renowned sporting gun and rifle retailer in Hamburg and, in 1965, joined to produce individually crafted hunting guns. In 1980, Hartmann & Weiss was the first German company to manufacture Mauser Magnum bolt-actions as well as the short action in its original design after the war. Simultaneously, production of the Hagn action system was incorporated. Hartmann & Weiss is located in Hamburg today and makes side-by-side shotguns, over-and-under shotguns, double-barrel and bolt action rifles. Since 2007, they have been producing single-barrel side-lock break-down rifles with ejectors as well. Each gun is custom made to the customer’s needs and specifications.