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JP Sauer & Sohn

J.P. Sauer & Sohn

Germany's oldest recorded gun maker, producing shotguns and rifles in Suhl for two centuries before relocating to Eckernförde and later Isny.

Country: Germany
Founded: 1751

History

Founded in 1751 by Lorenz Sauer in Suhl, duchy of Saxe-Hildburghausen. Johann Paul Sauer and son Lorenz created the J.P. Sauer & Sohn trademark in 1840. Made first shotgun 1893. Relocated to Eckernförde in 1951 after WWII. Now part of Lüke and Ortmeier Gruppe with Blaser and Mauser in Isny facility (2013).