New gunsmith in Althofen: tradition meets modern technology!

New gunsmith in Althofen: tradition meets modern technology!

On July 10, 2025, Manuel Hartl, a 26-year-old gunsmith, opened a new shop in Althofen. His business, located at Eberdorf 5, combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and is a welcome addition to the region.

The salesroom offers a wide selection of professionally serviced used weapons, including hunting weapons, handguns, collector's weapons and sporting weapons. Hartl can look back on in-depth training at the vocational school for gunsmiths and at the HTL Ferlach in the field of mechanical engineering with a focus on weapons and safety technology. The processing of precious woods and metals is also one of his strengths. In addition to everyday materials, he also uses noble and rare raw materials such as meteorite, Damascus steel and crystalline titanium, which underlines the uniqueness of his products.

Professional repairs and individual adjustments

In addition to sales, Manuel Hartl's workshop also offers a comprehensive service. Repairs, maintenance work, spare parts production and tailor-made adjustments are carried out here. Experts have a knack for customizing each weapon. The offer includes, among other things, the reconditioning of barrels, the replacement of parts and the restoration of antique weapons. The careful execution of this work ensures precision and reliability - entirely in accordance with the wishes and needs of the customers, be they hunters or sport shooters.

Quality plays a central role in the range. The workshop also offers a comprehensive weapons service, which also includes the tuning of optics and the assembly of rifle scopes. The experts pay particular attention to authenticity and integrity when restoring antique weapons, which requires great experience and precision.

From the idea to independence

The step into self-employment was not an easy one for Hartl, but with solid training and a fair amount of courage, he won the pop-up store competition that paved the way for him. Regular visits to international trade fairs such as IWA OutdoorClassics in Nuremberg and “Die Hohe Jagd” in Salzburg keep him up to date on the latest developments in the industry.

Manuel Hartl's new shop is a great place to go for all hunting and shooting enthusiasts in Althofen and the surrounding area. Whether it's about buying a new weapon or professional repairs - everyone will find what they are looking for here. You can contact Hartl at info@büchsenmacher-hartl.at or by phone at 0670/700 9322.

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