Verney-Carron
Verney-Carron SA
France's first and oldest arms manufacturer from Saint-Étienne, operated uninterruptedly by six generations of Verney-Carron family, producing shotguns, rifles, and defense products.
History
Established in 1820 in Saint-Étienne by Claude Verney (1800-1870) and wife Antoinette Carron. Claude from family of gunsmiths since 1650, won first prize in armory competition age 20. Remained family-owned through six generations. Declared insolvency February 11, 2025, authorized receivership February 13, 2025. RSBC Czech investment group acquired strategic stake.
Shotgun Series
Product families and series
Shotgun Models
Models not part of a series