Mauser
Mauser-Werke
Historic German firearms manufacturer in Oberndorf, renowned for bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic pistols including the Gewehr 98 system, originally royal rifle factory.
History
Founded as Royal Württemberg Rifle Factory in 1811, transferred to Oberndorf am Neckar where Andreas Mauser became master gunsmith. Brothers Wilhelm and Paul Mauser founded Gebrüder W. & P. Mauser in 1872. Became Waffenfabrik Mauser stock company April 1, 1884. Former engineers founded Heckler & Koch post-WWII. Known for rifles/pistols more than shotguns.