Henneberger

What Henneberger does

Henneberger GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned precision gunsmithing company founded in 1966 by Master Gunsmith Rudolf Henneberger in Münnerstadt, Bavaria, and operated today as a GmbH & Co. KG with approximately 16 employees under Managing Director Frank Henneberger. The company designs and manufactures rifle optics mounting systems — its HMS product family (SWIFT, SAMO, SAFE, 2SIGHT) plus specialized mounts for Doctersight, Aimpoint Micro, Zeiss Compact Point, Trijicon RMR, and Weaver/Prisma rails — alongside fixed and pivot mounts for long guns and handguns. All design is done in CAD and all production runs on in-house 5-axis CNC machining centers, which the firm also uses to deliver custom barrel threading (approximately 1,000 weapons retrofitted per year), insert barrels, complete barrel work, direct triggers, and ballistics testing services, complemented by an underground shooting range used for zeroing and validation.

Henneberger generates revenue through two streams: hardware sales of mounting solutions (its primary stream) and professional gunsmithing services including barrel replacement, muzzle threading, custom barrel manufacturing, and weapon overhaul. The company is also an official Leica dealer, broadening its retail footprint. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are sold exclusively through the European specialist trade (Fachhandel), with named distribution partners covering Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Benelux, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway. Approximately 75% of customers are B2B gunsmiths and firearms retailers, with the remaining 25% being end customers — hunters and sports shooters seeking precision mounting and custom gunsmithing. Notable strategic relationships include a long-standing certified-supplier relationship with Aimpoint (since 2009) and an official service-partner designation with HEYM Jagdgewehr-Manufaktur GmbH (since February 2024). The company has no external investors, no public listing, and operates as a privately held German partnership.

Name

Henneberger

Legal name

Henneberger GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://henneberger.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Henneberger GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German precision gunsmithing firm in Münnerstadt, Bavaria, designing and CNC-manufacturing rifle optics mounting systems and delivering custom barrel work, muzzle threading, and gunsmith services primarily to B2B gunsmiths and firearms retailers across nine European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Münnerstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Optical Mounting Systems Sales: Sale of manufactured rifle optics mounting solutions (scope mounts, red dot mounts, rails, rings) to gunsmiths, gun shops, and end customers via specialist trade.
2. Gunsmithing and Repair Services: Comprehensive gunsmithing workshop services including barrel replacement, muzzle threading, custom barrel manufacturing, scope mounting, system work, insert barrel installation, precision shooting/point-of-impact correction, cold/hot bluing, and used weapon overhauls.
3. Custom Barrel Threading: Retrofit muzzle threading service for suppressors and muzzle brakes, including government testing submission, bluing, and re-zeroing of the weapon.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Henneberger manufactures precision rifle scope and red dot mounting systems (HMS series — SWIFT, SAMO, SAFE, 2SIGHT) developed in CAD and produced in-house on 5-axis CNC machining centers, primarily from high-grade aluminum and steel. The company also operates a full master gunsmith workshop offering retrofit muzzle threading, barrel replacement, custom barrel manufacturing, insert barrels, trigger systems, and an underground shooting range for ballistic testing. Approximately 75% of customers are gunsmiths and gun shops, with 25% being end customers such as hunters and sports shooters.

Product overview

Henneberger GmbH & Co. KG is a precision gunsmithing company founded in 1966, specializing in rifle scope mounting systems and barrel work. The core product portfolio centers on HMS (Henneberger Mounting System) quick-release and fixed scope mounts including HMS SWIFT, HMS SAMO, HMS SAFE, and HMS 2SIGHT, along with specialized mounts for Doctersight, Aimpoint Micro, Zeiss Compact Point, Trijicon RMR, and Weaver/Prisma rails. The company operates as both a manufacturer (developing CAD-designed, CNC-machined mounting solutions) and a full-service gunsmith shop offering muzzle thread cutting, barrel replacement, insert barrels, trigger systems, ballistics testing equipment, and an underground shooting range. Approximately 75% of customers are fellow gunsmiths and firearms dealers, with 25% being end customers (hunters, sports shooters).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HMS SWIFT Quick-Release Mount Quick-release rifle scope mount featuring unique single-lever, one-hand operation for firearms with Blaser saddle mounts, Picatinny/Weaver rails, Sauer 303, Sauer 404, Tikka T3, Merkel KR1, B3, and B4. The lever is mechanically locked in the closed position to prevent accidental loosening, and clamping elements are independently adjustable for shot stability and repeat accuracy.
• HMS SAMO Scope Mount Alternative scope mounting solution with proven operation for firearms with Blaser saddle mount. Slimmer and lighter than comparable models, shot-proof, repeatable accuracy, made completely from steel and milled from solid. The Doctersight version at 3.5mm build height is claimed to be the world's flattest removable mount in its segment.
• HMS SAFE Front Swivel Mount Quick-release mount for front pivot mount bases requiring only one lever to securely attach and one adjustment screw to fit the weapon. Available for Doctersight/Zeiss Compact Point and Aimpoint Micro red dot sights.
• HMS 2SIGHT Red Dot on Scope Adapter Mounting component for attaching red dot sights directly to a riflescope's center tube. Available for 25.4mm and 30mm tube diameters with optional 3/4-ring for scopes with rail or full ring. Also available for Aimpoint Micro or with Weaver rail.
• Festmontagen Langwaffen (Fixed Mounts for Long Guns) Fixed mounts for long guns with extremely low profile for hunting rifles, using the weapon's original mounting holes. Includes the UNI-Schiene universal Doctersight mount at only 0.5mm build height (claimed to be the world's flattest separate Doctersight mount), mountable on rails of 6-10mm width and invisible in front of a riflescope. Available for Mauser K 98, Mauser 66, Benelli Argo, Browning BAR/Acera, Remington 7400, Sauer 80/90/92, H&K SLB 2000, Merkel SR1, and universal rail mounts.
• Festmontagen Kurzwaffen (Fixed Mounts for Handguns) Fixed mounts designed specifically for handguns including S&W Revolver, SIG/Sauer P226, X-Five Allr./X-Six, 22LR, Glock, H&K USP, USP Expert, P9S, and Ruger Mk II. Installation requires no modifications to the weapon.
• Schwenkmontagen (Pivot Mounts) Two-part pivot mount with rotary lock providing secure and cost-effective connection between weapon and scope. Absolutely repeatable and shot-proof. Available for standard/Zeiss/S&B/Swarovski rail and with 25.4/26mm, 30mm, 34mm, 36mm and 40mm rings.
• Einhakmontagen (Hook Front Rings) Front rings for hook mounts (SEM) with perfect fit in the front plate. Available diameters: 30, 48, 56, 57 and 62mm with 15mm ring width for 30mm diameter. Delivery includes base plate.
• Doctersight Mounts Scope mounts for Doctersight red dot sights, CNC-machined from high-quality aluminum alloys from solid blocks. Also compatible with Burris Fastfire and Meosight for long guns.
• Aimpoint Micro Mounts Scope mounts for Aimpoint Micro red dot sights. Bodies made from high-quality aluminum alloys with black anodized surface. Very low build heights from 3mm. Henneberger has been a certified supplier of Aimpoint since 2009.
• Zeiss Compact Point Mounts Mounts for Zeiss Compact Point red dot sights. Available for SEM and Quick Release bases, original Steyr-SM, 11/12mm prisms, 14/15/16mm prisms, Sauer 303, Blaser, and universal insert.
• Trijicon RMR Mounts Mounts for Trijicon RMR red dot sights available for EAW, SEM and Quick Release bases, Steyr SM, 11/12mm prisms, 14/15/16mm prisms, Weaver, Sako, Blaser, and UNI rail.
• Weaver Rails and Rings Weaver rail systems and ring mounts. Available as ring versions with 25.4mm and 30mm in heights 3.5mm, 9mm, 14mm and 19mm, and 34mm diameter in heights 3.5mm, 5mm and 9mm. Also available for Zeiss and Swarovski SR rail.
• Blaser/Merkel Mounts Scope mounts for Blaser R8, R93, B95/97 and S2, and Merkel KR1, B3 with optimized enlarged contact surfaces. Single lever operation with only 7.5mm build height.
• Blaser F3 Barrel Rail 17mm wide barrel rail for Blaser F3 that can be swapped for the original rail without modifications to the weapon. Available with integrated Doctersight mounting base.
• Rohlinge (Mounting Blanks) Blank mounting components for special applications and custom cases. Available in steel or aluminum, can be soldered, welded and blued (steel version only).
• Muzzle Threading Service Retrofit muzzle thread cutting service using 5-axis CNC machining centers. Processes approximately 1,000 weapons per year. Supports standard thread types including M13x1, M14x1, M15x1, M16x1, M17x1, M18x1, 1/2-20, and 1/2-28. Each barrel is individually aligned using a calibrated mandrel (in 0.01mm increments per caliber) so the thread perfectly aligns with the bore axis. Includes government testing submission, bluing, and re-zeroing of the weapon.
• Insert Barrels (Einsteckläufe) Insert barrels with front adjustment. Adjustment element adjusted via three screws for uniform force distribution. Available calibers: .17 Ho, .22 Ho, 5.6x50 R Mag, 5.6x52 R, 6x70 R.
• Barrel Work (Laufarbeiten) Complete barrel services including replacement of single or all barrels in break-action/combination weapons, barrel replacement in repeaters, insertion barrels, complete custom barrels, barrel conversions, special contours, octagonal barrels, fluted barrels, re-soldering of combination barrels, bullet shaping, shotgun dent removal, chamber changes, choke modifications, muzzle thread installation, and zeroing.
• Mauser 66 Barrel Replacement Service Custom barrel replacement service for discontinued Mauser 66 repeating rifles. Supports all factory calibers and barrel forms produced by Mauser, plus additional calibers that fit the magazine and action.
• Direct Trigger for Mauser 98 Direct/set trigger for Mauser 98 systems adjustable while installed without weapon disassembly. Trigger pivot point coincides with center of gravity for extreme safety. Made completely from steel.
• Indoor Shooting Range (Schießstand) Modern underground tunnel shooting range with button-selectable target distances of 35m (shot/Brenneke), 50m, 80m and 100m, with projectile velocity measurement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 1,000 weapons retrofitted with muzzle threads annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HEYM Jagdgewehr-Manufaktur GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Since February 2024, Henneberger has been an official service partner of HEYM Jagdgewehr-Manufaktur GmbH based in Gleichamberg. Henneberger handles service and repair work for HEYM firearms, with customers directed to contact Henneberger for service inquiries. Historically, founder Rudolf Henneberger worked as head of hunting firearms manufacturing at F.W. Heym GmbH & Co. KG from 1971, indicating a long-standing relationship with the Heym company.
• AimpointcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2009Henneberger has been a supplier (Zulieferer) to Aimpoint since 2009. The company manufactures mounting solutions for Aimpoint Micro red dot sights and other Aimpoint products. Aimpoint, as the inventor of the red dot sight, relies on the quality of Henneberger's mounts.
• LeicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHenneberger has expanded its product range and is now an official Leica dealer (offizieller Leucahändler). The company offers HMS SAMO mounts compatible with Leica Tempus red dot sights.
• RUAG Ammotec Austria GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distribution partner for Henneberger products in Austria.
• RUAG Ammotec Benelux B.V.B.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distribution partner for Henneberger products in Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
• Ammotec FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distribution partner for Henneberger products in France, located in Cergy Pontoise.
• Lippejagd - Brinkmann GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial sales representative for Henneberger products in Germany, based in Lippstadt.
• Birkenast Natur GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distribution partner for Henneberger products in Switzerland, based in Uznach.
• Jaguar Gruppen A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distribution partner for Henneberger products in Denmark and Sweden (via Torsbo Handels AB).
• Magno Landro A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distribution partner for Henneberger products in Norway, based in Lillestrom.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Leica Camera AG (Sport Optics): Premium German optics maker whose Leica Tempus red dot Henneberger now mounts for via its HMS SAMO line, and whose products Henneberger is authorized to resell. Comparable as a premium hunting optics/accessory brand rather than direct head-to-head.
• Carl Zeiss AG (Sports Optics): Major German optics manufacturer whose Compact Point red dot Henneberger produces dedicated mount families for. Adjacent category rather than direct mount competitor, but a key OEM platform for Henneberger.
• HEYM Jagdgewehr-Manufaktur GmbH: Premium German hunting rifle manufacturer; Henneberger is its official service partner since Feb 2024 and the founder's prior career at Heym creates deep product familiarity. Comparable in heritage craft positioning but operates at rifle-maker scale.
• Blaser GmbH: Major German hunting rifle manufacturer whose saddle-mount ecosystem Henneberger's flagship SWIFT and SAMO products are designed for. Blaser also produces its own mounts, making it both a critical platform dependency and a partial competitor.
• Aimpoint AB: Swedish inventor and global leader in red dot reflex sights. Long-standing Henneberger OEM customer since 2009; comparable in firearms accessory category but at vastly larger scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• ERA-Tac: German maker of scope mounts and bases targeting hunting and sporting shooters. Competes in the same CNC-machined mount category with comparable B2B Fachhandel distribution.
• Spuhr & Sönner AB: Swedish manufacturer of precision scope mounts and accessories for hunting and tactical rifles. Most direct comparable: similar quick-release mount engineering, similar CNC-led product approach, broader global online distribution than Henneberger.
• Dentler GmbH: German specialist in scope mounting systems, particularly known for Dentler-Montage quick-release solutions for Blaser rifles. Head-to-head competitor in the same Fachhandel channel with similar premium positioning.
• MAK (Kilic Feintechnik GmbH): German manufacturer of high-precision one-piece scope mounts and bases for hunting rifles, particularly Blaser. Comparable in CNC machining heritage, niche premium positioning, and B2B Fachhandel GTM.
• Recknagel (Recknagel Jagdwaffen): German precision scope mount maker specializing in quick-release and fixed mounts for Blaser, Sauer, and Tikka platforms. Directly overlaps Henneberger on Blaser saddle mounts and same Fachhandel distribution channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/henneberger.de
• Instagraminstagram.com/henneberger_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/henneberger

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Henneberger