The Cortesi gunmakers
Discover the history of the firm and its production from 1879 onwards.
The Cortesi gunsmith firm
Weapons, shotguns and unique masterpieces created by the genius of experienced, humble, passionate hands. Since 1879 the Cortesi family has been building hunting and competition guns by hand in Vergiano, Rimini.
Custom, entirely hand-made shotguns
Just take a look at the superb over and under with self-opening barrels: ten years of handwork for a unique gun.
Classic over and under, 20 bore
Classic Cortesi over and under 20 bore with ejector. Engraved by G.F. Pedersoli.
- Founded
- 1879, Giuseppe Cortesi
- Gunmakers
- Virgilio and Nerio Cortesi
- Guns
- Side by side, over and under, three-barrel, competition
- Bores
- 12 to 410
- Workshop
- Via Marecchiese 424, Rimini, Italy
Frequently asked questions
Who are the Cortesi gunmakers?
Cortesi Armi is a fine-gun workshop founded by Giuseppe Cortesi (1879–1946) in Vergiano, Rimini, Italy. The firm is carried on by Virgilio and Nerio Cortesi, son and grandson of the founder: three generations devoted to hunting and competition guns.
What guns does Cortesi make?
Side by side, over and under and three-barrel hunting guns from 12 to 410 bore, plus unique competition guns. A notable piece is a self-opening 20 bore over and under that took ten years of handwork.
How are Cortesi guns made?
Entirely by hand: every inner part is made from a steel ingot and forged on the anvil, the locks are designed by Cortesi, and frame, fitting and stock are finished by chisel.
Are the guns on this website for sale?
The guns of the private collection are not for sale. For information about specific guns and work, please contact the workshop directly.
Do they restore antique guns?
Yes, Cortesi Armi also offers repair and restoration of modern and antique shotguns and rifles.
Where is the Cortesi workshop?
Via Marecchiese 424, 47900 Rimini (RN), Italy, in Vergiano. Phone/fax +39 0541 727108, email info@fucilicortesi.it.