Weihrauch & Weihrauch Sport

What Weihrauch & Weihrauch Sport does

Weihrauch & Weihrauch Sport GmbH & Co. KG is a fifth-generation German family-owned manufacturer of compressed air weapons, hunting rifles, and self-protection weapons, headquartered in Mellrichstadt, Germany. Founded circa 1899 and currently led by managing directors Felix Weihrauch and Hans-Hermann Weihrauch, the company self-describes as a small-to-medium enterprise (kleines mittelständisches Unternehmen) and ranks among the world's leading manufacturers of Druckluftwaffen (compressed air weapons). Its product portfolio spans spring-piston (Federkolben), gas ram (Gaskolben), and pre-charged pneumatic (PCP/Pressluft) air rifles and pistols — including the HW 100 X (aluminium cartridge, 2025), HW 110 series, HW 90, and HW 44 — together with small-bore .22 l.r. and .17 Hornet hunting repeaters (HW 66 series, HW 60 J) and 9mm blank-firing self-defense revolvers (HW 37). Differentiated technical components include proprietary PCP air cartridges with pressure gauges and quick-fill systems, cylindrical bolt-action with double locking, and an in-house surface technology (Oberflächentechnik) unit supporting coating and finishing work.

The company operates a pure indirect go-to-market: products are sold exclusively through specialist trade (Fachhandel) on ex-works (EXW) terms, with no direct consumer sales from the factory and no public pricing. Pricing is set at the time of delivery rather than the time of order, with VAT added at the legally applicable rate on the invoice date. Revenue is generated from hardware sales across air rifles/pistols, hunting rifles, self-protection weapons, accessories (moderators, scopes, mounts, slings, pumps), and ammunition (Diabolos including lead-free SKUs), augmented by surface technology services. Channels include annual trade show presence at IWA OutdoorClassics (Nuremberg) and JAGD & HUND (Dortmund), active social media profiles (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook), registered media cloud, and downloadable catalogs. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across shooting sports enthusiasts, hunters, and self-protection buyers, with no disclosed enterprise or platform customers.

Name

Weihrauch & Weihrauch Sport

Legal name

Weihrauch & Weihrauch Sport GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://weihrauch-sport.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Weihrauch & Weihrauch Sport is a fifth-generation German family-owned manufacturer of compressed air weapons, hunting rifles, and self-defense weapons, selling exclusively through specialist Fachhandel retailers to shooting sports enthusiasts, hunters, and self-protection buyers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sporting and Hunting Firearms Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG)

Keywords

• Air rifle manufacturing
• Pre-charged pneumatic airguns
• Hunting rifle production
• Blank-firing revolvers
• Firearm accessories and pellets

Headquarters

HQ city

Mellrichstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air rifles and air pistols: Core revenue stream from manufacturing and selling Druckluftwaffen (compressed air weapons) including spring-piston, gas ram, and pre-charged pneumatic models. Product lines include HW 30, HW 50, HW 77, HW 80, HW 85, HW 90, HW 95, HW 97, HW 98, HW 100 series, HW 101, HW 110 series, and HW 44 air pistol.
2. Hunting rifles (Jagdwaffen): Small bore repeating firearms (Repetierbüchsen) in .22 l.r. and .17 Hornet calibers. Models include HW 66 series in various stock configurations (HM, CH, JM, AS, TH) and HW 60 J.
3. Self-protection / blank-firing weapons: Gas and blank-firing revolvers (Schreckschusswaffen) for personal protection. Models include HW 37 in 9mm caliber with and without wooden grips. Both blank and gas cartridges supported.
4. Accessories and ammunition: Scope mounts, moderators (sound moderators), air strippers, Picatinny rails, slings, pumps, air rifle pellets (Diabolos) including lead-free options (FT-Exact Jumbo Pb-free).
5. Surface technology / coating services: The company also operates in surface technology (Oberflächentechnik), suggesting coating and finishing services as an additional revenue stream alongside weapon manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Manufactures compressed air weapons (Druckluftwaffen) including air rifles and air pistols in spring-piston, gas ram and pre-charged pneumatic variants, small bore hunting repeaters (Repetierbüchsen), and blank-firing revolvers for self-defense. Also operates an in-house surface technology (Oberflächentechnik) business for coating and finishing. Products are sold ex-works exclusively to specialist sporting/hunting retailers (Fachhandel); end consumers cannot purchase directly from the factory.

Product overview

Weihrauch & Weihrauch Sport is a fifth-generation family company and globally leading manufacturer of compressed air weapons (Druckluftwaffen). The product portfolio centers on air rifles (Luftgewehre) and air pistols (Luftpistolen) across multiple propulsion technologies: spring piston (Federkolben), gas ram (Gaskolben), and pre-charged pneumatic (PCP/Pressluft). The core product lines include the HW 100 X Series (new 2025 PCP rifle with aluminium cartridge), the HW 110 Series (PCP rifles in multiple stock configurations), the HW 90 (gas ram), and various hunting rifles/repeaters (Jagdwaffen/Repetierbüchsen like the HW 66). The company also produces self-defense blank-firing weapons (Selbstschutz) such as the HW 37 revolver, and a comprehensive accessories line including moderators (Schalldämpfer), scopes (Zielfernrohre), mounting systems, and diabolo pellets. Products serve leisure, sport, and hunting markets with emphasis on precision, quality craftsmanship, and reliable shooting performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HW 100 X Series pre-charged air rifle Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle launched in 2025 with aluminium air cartridge (250 bar maximum), vibration-free shot release, fast repeating, built-in pressure gauge and quick-fill equipment, and a regulator. Available in S/SK Laminated, S/SK, T/TK Laminated, T/TK, T Synthetic, BP/BPK (Bullpup) and F.S.B. configurations. Intended for sport shooters and hunters seeking a modern PCP platform.
• HW 110 Series pre-charged air rifle Pre-charged pneumatic air rifle available in S/SK (standard sporter), T/TK (thumbhole with adjustable cheekpiece and buttplate), ST (standard thumbhole) and BP/BPK (Bullpup) variants. Features vibration-free shot release, fast and easy repeating, built-in 200 bar air cartridge, integral pressure gauge, quick-fill equipment and regulator. Sold through specialist retailers.
• HW 90 gas ram air rifle Gas ram powered air rifle with newly developed stock designs (walnut-stained options, long forend, cheekpiece for right- and left-handers). Designed for open sight or scope shooting; sold via specialist Fachhandel retailers.
• Spring-piston air rifle range (HW 30, HW 50, HW 77, HW 80, HW 85, HW 95, HW 97, HW 98) Spring-piston (Federkolben) air rifles in knicklauf and Unterspannhebel variants, covering entry to mid-tier sport and recreational shooting. Models include HW 30, HW 50, HW 77, HW 80, HW 80 SL, HW 85, HW 95, HW 97, HW 98 with fiber optic sights and multiple stock configurations.
• HW 44 pre-charged air pistol Pre-charged pneumatic air pistol with 10-shot magazine, regulator, ambidextrous design and grey rubberized grip inserts. Available in calibers 4.5mm and 5.5mm.
• HW 66 hunting repeater rifles Small bore repeating hunting rifles (Repetierbüchsen) in HW 66 variants HW 66 HM (Hunting Match), HW 66 CH (Classic Hunter), HW 66 JM (Jagd-Match), HW 66 AS (American Style), and HW 66 TH (Thumbhole). Features heavy tapered barrel, double-locking bolt action, and precision adjustable match trigger with lateral noiseless slide safety. Available in .17 Hornet and other calibers.
• HW 60 J small bore hunting rifle Small bore repeating hunting rifle in .22 l.r. caliber from the Jagdwaffen range, distributed alongside the HW 66 series.
• HW 37 self-defense blank-firing revolver Blank-firing revolver in 9mm caliber for personal defense. Features classic American design, compact and handy for discreet carrying, new trigger mechanism, smooth and precise, suitable for women. Functional parts (hammer, trigger) made of steel. Available with or without wooden grips; accepts both blank and gas cartridges; pyrotechnic launcher included.
• HW 45 Black Star / Bronze Star air pistol Air pistol variant available in Bronze Star finish with Cerakote coating (2018 update).
• HW 80 SL Spezial Lang spring-piston air rifle Long-variant spring-piston air rifle with newly developed walnut-stained beech stock, long forend and cheekpiece for right- and left-handers; available in multiple barrel length, moderator and caliber versions.
• Weihrauch air cartridges (steel and aluminium) Compressed air cylinders for PCP weapons. Stainless-steel cartridges (HW 100, HW 101, HW 110, HW 44) operate at maximum 200 bar with a 10-year service life extendable by one-time requalification to 20 years. Aluminium cartridges (HW 100 X) operate at maximum 250 bar with 10-year service life. Sold as components/accessories through specialist retailers.
• Air rifle accessories (moderators, scopes, mounts, AIR-STRIPPER) Accessory lines for compressed air weapons including sound moderators (Schalldämpfer) in XL and XL-K with 1/2 UNF thread for calibers 4.5mm-6.3mm, scopes (4x32, 4x32-P, 3-9x40-P with parallax adjustment), 1- and 2-part scope mounts with Weaver/Picatinny compatibility, and AIR-STRIPPER accessories for reducing projectile deviation.
• Weihrauch Diabolos (air rifle pellets, lead-free options) Air rifle ammunition pellets including FT-Exact Jumbo (including lead-free Pb-free versions in 4.5mm and 5.5mm), F&T Special, Magnum, and FT-Exact in calibers 4.5mm, 5.0mm and 5.5mm. Lead-free options for environmentally regulated regions.
• Hunting rifle accessories Accessories for small bore repeaters including sling swivels, mounting bases (Picatinny-type 2-part with 21.5mm profile width), and 8-shot magazines for .22 l.r. caliber.
• Weihrauch Oberflächentechnik (surface technology / coating services) Surface technology business operating alongside weapon manufacturing, providing coating and finishing services (including Cerakote treatments such as those used on the HW 45 Bronze Star). Serves both internal production needs and external coating customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every sporting and hunting weapon is carefully checked and precisely sighted in before delivery
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mellrichstädter Musiknacht organizing committeeminorOthers · 1 July 2026Weihrauch was a sponsor of the Mellrichstädter Musiknacht 2026 music event. The company supported regional cultural life as a sponsor of the 2-day music theater event on Mellrichstadt's marketplace.
• Förster (Unsleben)minorOthers · 1 July 2025Förster from Unsleben was contracted to create plant arrangements for the Ignaz-Reder-Realschule Mellrichstadt greening project that Weihrauch sponsored.
• Ignaz-Reder-Realschule MellrichstadtminorOthers · 1 July 2025Weihrauch supported the school's greening project 'Unsere Schule soll GRÜNER werden' (Our school should become greener) initiated by the school's support association. Around €2,500 was raised through donations including Weihrauch's contribution.
• Streutal Festival organizing committeeminorOthers · 1 July 2025Weihrauch was a sponsor of the Streutal Festival 2025, a 3-day community music festival in Mellrichstadt. The company contributed to regional cultural life and community engagement.
• Jagdschule Ostheim (BJV Kreisgruppe Mellrichstadt)minorOthers · 1 April 2025Weihrauch donated an HW 66 HM small bore training rifle to the Jagdschule Ostheim hunting school for use in their junior hunter training program. The donation supports practical education in responsible weapon handling. Supported by outdoor marketing international providing a Bushnell scope.
• Outdoor Marketing InternationalminorOthers · 1 January 2025Provided a Bushnell riflescope as a complement to the HW 66 HM training rifle donated to Jagdschule Ostheim.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Umarex: German-based Umarex is Europe's largest manufacturer of air guns, airsoft guns, and replicas, with overlapping product categories (PCP and spring-piston air rifles, air pistols, blank-firing guns) and a comparable Fachhandel distribution model. Directly competes with Weihrauch across entry-level through premium segments.
• BSA Guns: British manufacturer of air rifles and .22 rimfire firearms, including PCP and break-barrel models. Comparable to Weihrauch as a long-standing European manufacturer with overlapping hunting and sport-shooting product lines.
• Stoeger Airguns: Brand under Beretta Holding producing air rifles and air pistols, including PCP and break-barrel models. Comparable product breadth and target customer overlap with Weihrauch, distributed through similar specialty retail channels in Europe.
• FX Airguns: Swedish premium PCP air rifle manufacturer focused on high-end competition and hunting air rifles. Direct competitor in the upper end of the PCP segment where Weihrauch's HW 100, HW 110, and HW 100 X compete, particularly among target shooters and hunters seeking accuracy-leading products.
• Air Arms: British PCP and spring-piston air rifle maker competing directly in the hunting and target shooting segments. Overlaps with Weihrauch's PCP product range (HW 100/110/44 family) and competes for the same Fachhandel and specialist retailer channels.
• Diana (Mayer & Grammelspacher): Historic German air rifle manufacturer also headquartered in Baden-Württemberg, producing spring-piston and PCP air rifles serving the same hunting and sport-shooting segments as Weihrauch. Shares a similar German engineering heritage and Fachhandel distribution.
• Hatsan: Turkish air rifle and shotgun manufacturer producing spring-piston, PCP, and CO2 air guns. Competes with Weihrauch in mid-market hunting and recreational shooting, with strong global export footprint across multiple price points.
• Gamo: Spanish air rifle and air pistol manufacturer with broad product range across spring-piston, PCP, and CO2-powered platforms. Competes with Weihrauch in the entry-to-mid hunting and sport shooting segments globally, with significant international distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Crosman: U.S. airgun and ammunition manufacturer with broader product range including BB guns, air rifles, air pistols, and pellets. Comparable in air rifle manufacturing and ammunition (pellet) production, but with stronger North American retail presence and broader consumer/mass-market orientation.
• Carl Walther (Waffenfabrik): German firearms manufacturer producing rifles, pistols, and small-bore hunting firearms. Comparable as a German-engineering firearms maker in the hunting/sport category, though Walther operates at broader scale and across more categories than Weihrauch.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@weihrauchsport?si=trW1GEl_xH_FOx1-
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Weihrauch-Sport/61572826092714
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weihrauch-sport-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/weihrauchsport?igsh=MXNoZjA0eGg0OWVnNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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