Recknagel

What Recknagel does

Recknagel GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned precision manufacturer founded in 1867 in Albrechts/Suhl, now headquartered in Bergrheinfeld near Schweinfurt. The company designs and produces rifle scope mounting systems (Schwenkmontagen swing mounts, Festmontagen fixed mounts, Suhler Einhakmontage hook mounts, Picatinny rails, and Picatinny mounts), hunting suppressors under the ERA-Silencer brand (SOB1, SOB2, SOB2S, SOB3D, STI3D models with optional ERA-LOC quick-release attachment), tactical mounting systems under the ERATAC brand for military and law enforcement, plus hunting firearm accessories including triggers, safety systems, sights, sling swivels, and grip components. Manufacturing uses CNC machining with micrometer tolerances and premium materials (7075-T6 aircraft aluminum, hardened steel, Grade 5 titanium, and Inconel alloy via 3D printing for the STAC1 suppressor); products are tested to over 10,000 load cycles and certified to military standards (MIL-STD-1913). All production is Made in Germany at the Bergrheinfeld facility.

The company's revenue model is exclusively B2B hardware sales through authorized specialist dealers (Fachhändler) and certified gunsmiths (Büchsenmacher), with catalog distribution gated by weapons-trading-license verification, plus direct B2B supply relationships with leading global weapons manufacturers. Premium tier includes rifle accessories retailing at higher price points (e.g., the Fix-it-Stick Toolkit at €211.45 UVP); consumer pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans hunters, competitive sports shooters, professional gunsmiths, and government/defense buyers — over 1,000 customers worldwide, served through exclusive international representatives providing local-language consultation. The Heckler & Koch G95 Bundeswehr rifle supplier selection (January 2026) marks formal entry into major national defense procurement, while ERATAC has served tactical markets since 2010 and ERA-Silencer has addressed the hunting hearing-protection segment since 2016.

The business remains entirely family-controlled following a 2022 ownership transition, organized as a German Kommanditgesellschaft with Recknagel Verwaltungs-GmbH as general partner. The company employs 11-50 people, has not raised external funding, and operates without public financial reporting. Marketing emphasizes heritage (157+ years of continuous operation), German manufacturing quality, and technical precision, delivered through trade show presence (IWA OutdoorClassics), catalogs (Nos. 6, 10, 12), hunting-press coverage, and a multi-channel digital footprint spanning website, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

Name

Recknagel

Legal name

RECKNAGEL GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://recknagel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Recknagel is a German family-owned precision manufacturer (founded 1867) producing hunting firearm mounts, suppressors, Picatinny rails, sights, triggers, and accessories, sold B2B through authorized specialist dealers, gunsmiths, and leading global weapons manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunting and Sporting Firearm Accessories

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting Accessories & Field Gear Retail (Calls, Decoys, Blinds, Game Cameras) (CRAMAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optics & Sighting Devices Retail (Scopes, Binoculars, Rangefinders) (CRAMAKAC), Shooting Sports Equipment Retail (Targets, Clay, Range Gear, Hearing/Eye Protection) (CRAMAKAG)

Keywords

• Hunting weapon accessories
• Firearm suppressor manufacturing
• Picatinny rail systems
• Optical mounting solutions
• Sporting shooting components

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergrheinfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Mount Sales: RECKNAGEL generates revenue through the sale of rifle scope mounts including Schwenkmontagen (swing mounts), Einhakmontagen (hook mounts), Picatinny mounts, and Festmontagen (fixed mounts). Products are sold as one-time purchases to authorized dealers and gunsmiths. They supply to the world's leading weapons manufacturers.
2. ERA-Silencer Suppressor Sales: Sale of ERA-Silencer hunting suppressors (SOB1, SOB2, SOB2S, SOB3D, STI3D models) and accessories including ERA-LOC quick-release systems. Suppressors are Over-barrel designs with exchangeable thread adapters for multiple calibers/weapons.
3. Hunting Firearm Accessories: Sales of gun accessories including trigger guards (Abzugsbügel), strap attachments (Riemenbügel), pistol grip caps (Pistolengriffkäppchen), stock magazines, and gun sights (Visierungen). Products combine functional and ornamental purposes with engraving surfaces.
4. Picatinny Rails and Systems: Sale of Picatinny rails (Schienen) and mounting bases in aluminum and steel for modern hunting and sport rifles. These follow MIL-STD-1913 NATO standard and provide modular weapon optics platforms.
5. Professional Tools (Fix-it-Stick Toolkit): Professional mounting toolkit with torque adapters (2-7Nm variable, 11Nm fixed), various bits, and carrying case. Sold to gunsmiths and professionals for proper installation of Recknagel products. UVP: 211.45/unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Recknagel manufactures and sells precision accessories for hunting and sporting firearms, including suppressors (ERA-Silencer), mounting systems (ERATAC), Picatinny rails, optical sights, sling swivels, bipods, and magazines. The company supplies directly to firearm manufacturers as an OEM partner and reaches end customers through a network of authorized dealers in Germany and international representatives.

Product overview

Recknagel is a German family-owned precision manufacturing company founded in 1867, specializing in high-quality hunting firearm accessories. The product portfolio is organized as a multi-brand platform consisting of: (1) Core mounting systems including Schwenkmontagen (swing mounts), Einhakmontagen/SEM (hook mounts), Festmontagen (fixed mounts), Picatinny-Schienen (Picatinny rails), and Picatinny-Montagen (Picatinny mounts) for riflescopes across all major hunting and sporting firearms; (2) ERA-Silencer product line featuring five suppressor models (SOB1, SOB2, SOB2S, SOB3D, STI3D) and the ERA-LOC quick-release accessory; (3) ERATAC tactical sub-brand for military and law enforcement featuring tactical Picatinny mounts; (4) Hunting firearm accessories including Jagdwaffenzubehör (pistol grips, trigger guards, sling hooks), Korne und Visierungen (sights and aiming systems), and Systemtechnik (triggers and safety systems); and (5) Professional workshop tools like the Fix it Stick Toolkit. All products are manufactured in Germany (Bergrheinfeld) with Made in Germany quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ERATAC: Tactical brand launched in 2010 for military and law enforcement applications. Products include Picatinny rails, tactical mounts, and accessories manufactured to military standards. ERATAC has been selected as a parts supplier for Heckler & Koch's new German military rifle G95.
• ERA-Silencer
• ERA-LOC

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 load cycles tested on fixed mounts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Heckler & KochcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026ERATAC, a brand of Recknagel, was selected by Heckler & Koch as a parts supplier for the new German Army (Bundeswehr) G95 rifle program. This is a prestigious military contract representing Recknagel's entry into major defense procurement. The G95 is the new standard service rifle for the German military.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Talley Manufacturing: US manufacturer of scope rings, mounts, and bases for hunting and precision shooting. Directly comparable in scope mount product category with overlapping customer segments.
• Warne Scope Mounts: US-based scope mount manufacturer serving hunting, sport shooting, and tactical markets. Comparable product categories (Picatinny, fixed, swing mounts) with overlapping customer base and similar B2B distribution through dealers.
• Spuhr: Swedish manufacturer of precision scope mounts, Picatinny rails, and shooting accessories. Closely comparable to Recknagel's mount business, serving similar hunting, sport shooting, and tactical customer segments with similar high-precision CNC manufacturing.
• Sportsmatch: UK manufacturer of scope mounts and rings for hunting and sport shooting. Comparable product portfolio (mounts, rings, bases) targeting similar European and international hunting/sporting customer segments.
• EAW (Apel): German premium scope mount manufacturer with similar high-precision engineering heritage and hunting market focus. Directly comparable product portfolio (swing mounts, fixed mounts, quick-release systems) and Made-in-Germany positioning.
• B&T (Brügger & Thomet): Swiss manufacturer of suppressors, tactical accessories, and firearms components. Comparable in suppressor and tactical accessories product lines serving defense and law enforcement markets similar to ERATAC.
• A-TEC: Norwegian hunting suppressor manufacturer with overlapping product line to Recknagel's ERA-Silencer range. Comparable premium positioning in European hunting suppressor market.

Broad incumbents

• Swarovski Optik: Austrian premium optics manufacturer whose riflescopes are mounted using Recknagel systems. Adjacent category with B2B supply relationship dynamics in the European hunting market.
• Blaser: Major German hunting rifle manufacturer and potential Recknagel customer. Operates in adjacent hunting firearms market; both brands share the premium German hunting segment and could have B2B supply or partnership relationships.
• Zeiss (Sports Optics): German premium optics manufacturer whose riflescopes are commonly mounted on Recknagel systems (e.g., Swarovski/Zeiss pairings mentioned in customer references). Adjacent product category with strong cross-sell dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RECKNAGELGmbHCoKG
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/recknagel_era

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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