The first US patent for a Colt firearm was issued in 1836 to Samuel Colt and not long after, he built his first factory. The Colt revolver may very well be the most famous handgun in history. To this day you can find Colt firearms being used by the U.S. military and in the holsters of loyal Colt fans around the world. Umarex is honored to offer officially licensed replicas of some of the most recognizable Colt firearms including the Peacemaker revolver, the Defender, Colt Python and, of course, the classic 1911 Colt Government.
Family-Owned. Future-Focused.
In a time when most brands answer to corporations, we're proud to answer to something greater—family. As a family-owned company, our values drive innovation and connection in everything we do. We're passionate about creating recreational and less-lethal self-defense products designed to bring people together—whether you’re out on the range, collecting, or enjoying time with friends and family. Explore our lineup of sport shooting, collectible, and recreational products across our websites and discover how tradition and forward thinking come together here.
Wulf-Heinz Pflaumer & Franz Wonisch are working on a venture that would come to be called Umarex
Umarex acquires world renowned arms manufacturer Carl Walther.
RUAG Ammotec USA, a US distributor of RWS air rifles, is purchased by PW Intl GmbH, moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas and renamed to Umarex USA.
Umarex USA expands air rifle line with the introduction of Ruger, Walther, and Hammerli.
Umarex USA continues to grow doubling sales over 2008 and breaks ground on a new facility.
Umarex USA moves into a new manufacturing and warehouse facility at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Umarex USA welcomes Walther Arms to their campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and breaks ground on a 7 million dollar warehouse expansion.
Umarex USA introduces the UX mark. The UX is incorporated into airguns and marketing materials creating a powerful mark that is eye-catching and memorable.
While Umarex remains the "King of Replicas" in airguns, its patented technology like the safety system and dual round magazine of the Umarex Hammer coupled with modern-day air filling solutions and unique optic intellectual properties insures Umarex continues to be zeroed in.