What Sarsilmaz does

Sarsilmaz A.Ş. is a privately held Turkish firearms and defense manufacturer founded circa 1870, headquartered in Düzce, Turkey. The company operates what it describes as Europe's largest light arms production facilities, employing 500+ staff (over 10% engineers), and holds the only R&D Center certification in Turkey's light arms sector issued by the Ministry of Industry and Technology. Its portfolio spans defense and law enforcement products — infantry rifles (MPT 76 SH, SAR 56 series, SAR 308), submachine guns (SAR 109T), and heavy/medium machine guns (SAR 127 MT, SAR 762 MT series) — and commercial offerings including polymer-frame pistols (SAR9 family with GEN2/GEN3/SOCOM/METE/C/SP/CX/SC/T variants; B6 series), steel-frame pistols (KILINÇ 2000, P8, K2 45, SAR 7/24), revolvers (SR 38), and sporting shotguns (VERTU, MAGIC, M204 STD, M212). It also maintains the SARBOT subsidiary for autonomous armed robot systems, and has showcased weapon-integrated drones and a 25mm land gun system.

The business operates through a hybrid go-to-market model. In Turkey, all pistol sales are routed through the state-run MKE (Makine Kimya Endüstrisi) institution, while sporting weapons and shotguns flow through a nationwide network of authorized hunting dealers. Two company showrooms in Ankara and Istanbul provide direct sales and customer support, and the sar-shop.com platform handles online accessory sales. Internationally, the company pursues export growth via participation in major trade shows (IDEF, DSEI, SHOT Show, IWA Outdoor Classics, TEKNOFEST), with the April 2024 adoption of the SAR9 SOCOM by the Galveston Police Department in Texas marking the company's first publicly disclosed U.S. law enforcement contract. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held with no reported institutional investors, PE backing, or public market listings. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), R&D Center certification from the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and a Facility Security Clearance for defense production.

Name

Sarsilmaz

Legal name

Sarsılmaz A.Ş.

Website

https://sarsilmaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sarsilmaz is a privately held Turkish firearms manufacturer founded around 1870, operating Europe's largest light arms production facilities in Düzce. It produces pistols, rifles, machine guns, sporting shotguns, and the SARBOT autonomous weapon system for military, law enforcement, and civilian markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Düzce

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Firearms and Weapons Sales: Sale of firearms including pistols, rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, and sporting shotguns. Products sold through government-controlled MKE channels for pistols, and through authorized dealers for sporting weapons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sarsilmaz manufactures and sells a complete range of small arms at Europe's largest firearms production facility in Düzce, Turkey. Its portfolio spans defense industry products (infantry rifles, submachine guns, machine guns), commercial pistols (polymer and steel-frame), revolvers, sporting shotguns, and the SARBOT autonomous weapon system. Products are sold in Turkey through the state-run MKE institution for pistols and authorized hunting dealers for sporting weapons, with global distribution through defense exhibitions and the sar-shop.com accessories platform.

Product overview

Sarsılmaz is Turkey's leading firearms manufacturer with nearly 150 years of history, operating Europe's largest small arms production facilities with over 500 employees (more than 10% engineers). The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of weapons organized into two main categories: Defense Industry products (infantry rifles including the MPT 76 SH, SAR 15T, SAR 308, SAR 56 series; submachine guns such as SAR 109T; and heavy machine guns including SAR 127 MT in 12.7mm and SAR 762 MT series in 7.62mm) and Commercial products encompassing pistols (polymer-frame SAR9 family in multiple generations and variants including SOCOM, METE, compact, sport, and target versions; steel-frame pistols in KILINÇ 2000, P8, K2 45, and SAR 7/24 series; revolvers in SR 38 series; and B6 entry-level pistols), sporting shotguns (semi-automatic VERTU, MAGIC, FRANCHI, SA series; pump-action M204 STD and M212), and advanced systems including the autonomous SARBOT armed robot platform. Sarsılmaz also maintains R&D Center certification from the Ministry of Industry and Technology and implements Industry 4.0 production technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAR9: Sarsılmaz's flagship semi-automatic and full-size pistol family, widely distributed to military, law enforcement, and civilian markets internationally.
• SARBOT

Products and services

• SAR 127 MT Heavy Machine Gun Heavy machine gun chambered in 12.7x99mm NATO caliber, 1143mm overall length, 600 rounds per minute firing rate, for military and defense applications.
• SAR 109T Submachine Gun Submachine gun chambered in 9x19mm parabellum, 248mm barrel, 900 rounds per minute firing rate, 2750g weight, for military and law enforcement use.
• SAR 56 Series Infantry Rifles Series of 5.56x45mm NATO caliber infantry rifles available in 7.5", 11", and 14.5" barrel lengths with 750-950 rounds per minute firing rates.
• MPT 76 SH Infantry Rifle Military-grade infantry rifle designed to Turkish Armed Forces specifications, for defense procurement use.
• SAR 308 Battle Rifle Battle rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO caliber for military applications.
• SAR 762 MT Series Machine Guns Series of machine guns chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO caliber, available in A, B, C, D, and E variants for military applications.
• SAR9 Family Polymer Pistols Complete line of polymer-frame semi-automatic pistols chambered in 9x19mm parabellum, including GEN2, GEN3, SOCOM (Special Forces), METE, C (Compact), SP (Sport), CX (Competition), SC (Subcompact), and T (Target) variants with various capacity options. Sold to military, law enforcement, and licensed civilian markets globally.
• B6 Series Entry-Level Pistols Series of entry-level polymer-frame pistols chambered in 9x19mm, 7.65x21mm (.32 ACP), and .22 LR calibers, including compact variants.
• KILINÇ 2000 Series Steel Pistols Premium steel-frame pistols available in LIGHT and MEGA variants, featuring platinum, gold-plated engraved, and stainless steel finish options.
• P8 Series Steel Pistols Steel-frame pistols with short (P8 S) and long (P8 L) barrel variants, available in stainless steel and platinum finish options.
• K2 45 Series Pistols Steel-frame pistols chambered in .45 ACP with 14-round (K2 45) and 13-round (K2 45C compact) capacities.
• SAR 7/24 Series Competition Pistols Competition/target pistols with 17-round capacity in 9x19mm, available in standard and compact variants.
• SR 38 Revolver Series Double-action revolvers chambered in .38 SPC / .357 MAG with 6-round capacity, available in 4-inch and 6-inch barrel lengths.
• SAR 2023 Commemorative Pistol Special commemorative pistol produced for the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey, chambered in 9x19mm.
• VERTU Semi-Automatic Shotgun Semi-automatic sporting shotgun chambered in 12 GA with 5-round capacity, available in black and white finishes.
• MAGIC Semi-Automatic Shotgun Series Semi-automatic shotgun series chambered in 12 GA with 5-round capacity, available in black and white; MAGIC SLUG variant optimized for slug ammunition.
• FRANCHI Semi-Automatic Shotgun Semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 12 GA with 5-round capacity in black finish.
• SA-W 700 / SA-X 700 Sporting Shotguns Semi-automatic sporting shotguns chambered in 12 GA with 5-round capacity.
• M204 STD Pump-Action Shotgun Pump-action shotgun with high-resistance polymer butt and fore-end, special alloy steel barrel, aluminum alloy receiver with laser marking; available in 6 barrel length options with 76mm chamber and 7-round capacity.
• M212 Pump-Action Shotgun Pump-action shotgun chambered in 12 GA with 51cm (20") barrel and 7-round capacity, featuring Picatinny rail for accessories, polymer stock and forend, and barrel cooling jacket.
• SARBOT Autonomous Weapon System Armed robotic weapon system platform developed by Sarsilmaz's robotics subsidiary, showcased at multiple technology festivals including TEKNOFEST as an autonomous weapons platform for advanced defense applications.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glock: Austrian polymer-pistol manufacturer whose product family (Glock 17/19 series) is the dominant global law enforcement and military sidearm. Directly competes with Sarsılmaz's SAR9 family in military, LE, and civilian segments globally.
• Heckler & Koch: German manufacturer of military and law enforcement small arms (HK416, MP5, USP, HK45). Directly comparable product portfolio across defense rifles, SMGs, and pistols for the same customer segments as Sarsılmaz.
• CZ (Česká zbrojovka): Czech manufacturer of pistols (CZ 75, P-09, P-10), rifles, and sporting shotguns. Comparable mid-sized European firearms OEM with multi-decade heritage serving military, LE, and civilian markets across NATO countries.
• FN Herstal: Belgian manufacturer of military small arms (FN MAG, MINIMI, P90, FN FNC) and law enforcement pistols (FN 509). Comparable as a vertically integrated firearms manufacturer serving defense and LE customers globally.
• Carl Walther: German manufacturer of military and LE pistols (P99, PDP, PPQ) and rifles (WA 2000, G22). Comparable as a long-established European firearms manufacturer targeting defense, LE, and sporting segments.
• Sig Sauer: U.S./German manufacturer of pistols (P320, P226), rifles, and suppressors. Direct competitor in U.S. law enforcement adoption (where Sarsılmaz just landed Galveston PD) and military sidearm programs.
• Canik: Türkiye-based direct competitor manufacturing pistols (TP9 series), rifles, and accessories for military, law enforcement, and civilian markets. Competes head-to-head with Sarsılmaz in both domestic defense procurement and international sport/defense channels.

Broad incumbents

• Colt's Manufacturing: U.S. firearms manufacturer with military heritage (M4/M16 carbines, M1911 pistol). Comparable as a broad defense + civilian firearms manufacturer, particularly relevant as Sarsılmaz pursues U.S. defense and LE market entry.
• Smith & Wesson Brands: U.S. firearms manufacturer with strong LE and civilian handgun franchises (M&P series). Comparable as a high-volume pistol manufacturer targeting similar U.S. law enforcement and civilian channels that Sarsılmaz is now entering.
• Beretta: Italian firearms conglomerate with broad portfolio including military pistols (M9/92FS), tactical shotguns, and hunting rifles. Overlaps with Sarsılmaz's defense + civilian/sporting dual-track model, though at significantly larger global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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