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Steyr Arms Acquires Merkel USA

LAS VEGAS — Steyr Arms has announced the acquisition of Merkel USA.

Merkel USA is the U.S.importer and service center for Merkel’s side-by-side and over/under shotguns, double rifles, drillings, combination guns, K1 single-shot stalking rifles, the KR1 bolt-action rifle, and the SR1 semiautomatic rifle.

Merkel Hunting And Sporting Arms was created in 1898 in Suhl, Germany, and its firearms have been available in the U.S. since 1991.

Merkel USA is also the importer for Anschütz precision rimfire sporting rifles, Grulla Spanish-made sidelock side-by-side shotguns, and Docter Optic sights and scopes.

The merging of Steyr Arms and Merkel USA will take place in the 25,000-sq. ft. headquarters facility in Trussville, complete with gunsmithing facilities and an underground testing range. The merged entities will continue normal operations under the Steyr Arms banner.

“This really broadens the scope of Steyr Arms, and it establishes a rock-solid foothold in the American market for several legendary European brands,” said Scott O’Brien, chief executive officer of Steyr Arms.

Steyr Arms was established in 1864.

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