Mell Are Spanish shotguns any good?
Spanish made shotguns have always maintained a good following in the UK and throughout Europe. That is due to a number of factors including presentation, function, reliability and of course, cost. A dated but well drafted summary of the primary Spanish gunmakers by Chuck Hawks.
What shotguns are made in Spain?
Armas Ugartechea is a Basque shotgun manufacturer located in Eibar, Spain. It produces several models of double-barreled shotgun.
What guns are made in Spain?
Top Spanish Firearms Manufacturers
- Arrieta Gun Company.
- José Alberto Garate Gunsmith.
- The Arms Company “Laurona”
- Armory Firm “Aguirre and Aranzabal”
Who makes Gunmark shotguns?
History. Bjorn Waktare moved from Sweden to the UK and founded Gunmark, in 1971. The company exclusively imported and distributed foreign goods. In 1977 Gunmark was appointed Beretta distributor for the UK and quickly developed Beretta into one of two leading shotgun brands in the UK market.
Does Spain make good guns?
The AYA Model Senior, a clone of the Purdey built on a Beesley self-opening action, was acclaimed as the finest gun made in Spain. The fine-shotgun industry in Spain is relatively tiny. There are a half-dozen small companies that, between them, produce about 3,000 guns a year.
Who are the largest gun manufacturers in Spain?
We are partnered with such Spanish arms companies as “Gran Kaptura S.L.U. B55158992 and “BARRAGUN ARMAMENT” and many more Spanish guns companies.
Who is the inventor of the Spanish shotgun?
A very big tank you who want to stay as an anonymous and who sent me a almost complete list of Spanish gunmakers in modern time. Much appreciated. Anyone else out there who has a clue about Spanish TradeMarks please send me an email of what you know. The HZ in an oval is the mark of Zamacola Hermanos, a Spanish gunmaker. FCO. MUGUERZA
Are there any Spanish trademarks for shotguns?
Anyone else out there who has a clue about Spanish TradeMarks please send me an email of what you know. The HZ in an oval is the mark of Zamacola Hermanos, a Spanish gunmaker. FCO. MUGUERZA GUISASOLA, SUC. DE EULALIO IRUSTA PEDRO, SUC. DE DOMINGO IRUSTA LLAMA – GABILONDO Y CIA. MUGICA, SUC. DE J.C. (antes JOSE CRUZ MUGICA) SUCESORES VDA.
Do you need a proof mark to import a gun in Spain?
Guns imported must have valid proof marks accepted by Eibar proof house. If not, the gun must pass a suitable proof and this stamp is put on the barrels and important parts of the gun. After Spain joined CIP the mark means: Proof of foreign firearms not bearing CIP approved marks. Replace no 19.