In the beginning the business was industrial manufacture of milled lead and lead foil: lead bars were cast in plates, partly by adding tin, and rolled into foil by hand. This was used for beating out to***co tins and tea caddies. The start of lead shot production
In 1847 Carl Georg August Natermann acquired the former Hann. Münden fortified tower and commenced production of lead shot. Until the
1980s shot was produced here under the “Lätare” name. Apart from lead weights and plumb lines, different calibre bullets were manufactured early on for the target rifles of that time. From 1950 to the present day: bullets and pellets that meet the highest standards
Since the 1950s, H&N has also manufactured a wide range of different calibre air gun pellets for the most diverse applications, in addition to bullets for muzzle-loaders and large-calibre fi****ms. Production is carried out exclusively on our own purpose-built machinery. H&N Sport’s long tradition and experience have proven to be profitable: today around two-thirds of all top marksmen and women use our ammunition in international and national competitions in the 10m Olympic events. A fact that makes us very proud and provides recognition for our work. Important dates in the company´s history:
2008
Separation from the parent company Haendler & Natermann GmbH to become a 100% independent company
1991
Separate start-up of H&N Sport GmbH as an independent subsidiary of Haendler & Natermann GmbH
Since 1955
Production of air rifle pellets, bullets for muzzle-loaders and ammunition
1946
Resumption of manufacture, including finishing aluminium foil
1898
Modernisation of the shell factory and lead rolling mill
1884
Founding of the company health insurance fund
1848
Start of lead shot production in the “Hagelturm”
1840
Industrial manufacture of milled lead and lead foil
1825
Founding of the company
