The Cortesi gunsmiths: a dynasty

The firm “Cortesi Armi” was founded by Giuseppe Cortesi and established in Vergiano, Rimini. Nerio and Virgilio Cortesi, grandson and son of the founder, specialise in the hand-made building of very refined arms with unique technique and superb style.

Guns for sport, for competition and for refined art collectors. Nowadays it is extremely rare to find a workshop such as theirs: they carry on the family activity with great passion, talent and expertise, making every single shotgun by hand and achieving remarkable works of art.

Ownership letter of a Cortesi three-barrel gun — Ownership letter of a Cortesi gun

History and tradition

The Cortesi workshop in Rimini — The workshop

According to the best gunsmith tradition, they have conceived their own special lock, which can be adapted to any kind of gun they make. The break-down frame, its fitting, the carving and the finishing are made by chisel only, with outstanding quality: steel and wood make one perfectly unbroken surface.

These shotguns are not just beautiful inside and out; they are also accurate, reliable and well proportioned. Whoever owns a Cortesi shotgun can be confident of possessing a unique work of art which, as time goes by, keeps its value.

From an article by Gianoberto Lupi, September 2000

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