Currently manufactured by Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH in Isny im Allgäu, Germany. Currently imported and distributed beginning late 2006 by Blaser Group (formerly known as Blaser USA), located in San Antonio, TX. Previously located in Stevensville, MD. Previously imported and distributed 2002-2006 by SIG Arms located in Exeter, NH, and circa 1988-2002 by Autumn Sales Inc. located in Fort Worth, TX. In January 2020, Blaser USA became Blaser Group. This name change transition was done to establish consistent branding around the world.
The Blaser Company was founded in 1963 by Horst Blaser. In 1986, the company was taken over by Gerhard Blenk. During 1997, the company was sold to SIG. In late 2000, SIG Arms AG, the firearms portion of SIG, was purchased by two Germans, Michael Lüke and Thomas Ortmeier, who have a background in textiles. Today the Lüke & Ortmeier group (L&O Group) includes independently operational companies such as Blaser Jadgwaffen GmbH, Mauser Jagdwaffen GmbH, J.P. Sauer & Sohn GmbH, SIG-Sauer Inc., SIG-Sauer GmbH and SAN Swiss Arms AG.
Blaser currently makes approximately 20,000 rifles and shotguns annually, with most being sold in Europe.
Blaser currently makes approximately 20,000 rifles and shotguns annually, with most being sold in Europe.
BLASER Models
various cals. between .222 Rem.-.375 H&H, features R93 right or left-hand straight pull bolt action, 14 in. hammer forged free floating barrel (interchangeable), matte black receiver with choice of wood, case colored, or game scene sideplates, Turkish walnut stock and pistol grip, 3-4 shot mag., 5 lbs. Limited importation 2004-2006.
available in many standard and metric cals. between .222 Rem.-10.3x60R cal., improved R-93 action featuring detachable mag. (includes double release buttons and locking device), Desmodromic mechanical trigger (available in both removable or fixed trigger assemblies), optimized barrel bedding, and new stock design that decreases felt recoil, 20 1/2, 23, or 25 3/4 in. interchangeable barrel with white outline contrast sights on barrel, right or left-hand action, Dark Green, Dark Brown, or Savannah (new 2013) synthetic one-piece stock is standard with black thermo elastic inlays, recoil pad, palm swell, and black forearm tip, approx. 6 3/8-8 3/4 lbs. New 2011.
dangerous game cals., 20 1/2, 23, or 25 3/4 in. Selous barrel, steel receiver, detachable mag., synthetic stock in Dark Green, Savannah, or Black/Brown (disc.), elastomer inlays on forend and pistol grip, ring sling swivel, Professional recoil pad, includes Kickstop. New 2014.
dangerous game cals., Selous barrel, steel receiver, Safari sights, Grade 4 (disc. 2020) or Grade 7 (new 2021) wood, Safari buttstock and forearm with ebony forearm tip, silver recoil red pad, includes Kickstop. New 2014.
dangerous game cals., Selous barrel, integrated custom case hardened steel receiver, gold plated trigger, Grade 7 wood, Safari buttstock, silver recoil pad in red, ring sling swivel, Safari forearm with forearm ebony tip, Selous lettering inlayed in gold, includes Kickstop. New 2014.
similar to R-8 Professional, except has Dark Green or Dark Brown synthetic thumbhole stock, black thermo elastic inlays standard, or optional leather inlays (in Dark Brown only). New 2013.
DLC coated trigger, bolt head, and knob, black anthracite stock with leather inlays and recoil pad in black with red contrast stitchings. New 2013.
Desmodromic trigger mechanism, dark green or black brown stock with elastomere inlays or leather inlays. Mfg. 2013-2021.
black receiver, gold plated trigger, Grade 4 walnut stock with brown leather inlays, black ebony forend tip, rubber recoil pad.
matte black receiver, Grade 7 hand selected Caucasian walnut thumbhole stock with premium black leather inlays, black ebony forearm tip, rubber recoil pad, gold-colored accents, wooden bolt head. Disc. 2021.
various cals. from .22 LR to .500 Jeffery, Blaser precision trigger, standard or carbon (new 2023, R-8 Ultimate Carbon) black/brown ergonomically optimized synthetic thumbhole stock with black elastomer inlays. New mid-2019.
ergonomic synthetic brown/black thumbhole stock with cocoa leather inlay. New late 2019.
.22-250 Rem. (disc. 1993), .243 Win., 6mm Rem., .25-06 Rem., .270 Win., .280 Rem., .30-06, .257 Wby. Mag., .264 Win. Mag., 7mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag., .300 Wby. Mag., .338 Win. Mag., or .375 H&H cal., 23 or 24 (Mag. cals. only) in. interchangeable barrel, scroll engraving on receiver, short bolt action with 60 degree rotation, checkered Turkish walnut stock and forearm, approx. 7 lbs. Mfg. 1988-94.
features a better grade of Turkish walnut with a North American game scene engraved on receiver, silver pistol grip cap with animal scene engraving.
best grade Turkish walnut with receiver featuring African game scene engraving (animals are in gold and silver), and silver pistol grip cap with gold animal engraving.
available in various domestic (.22-250 Rem.-.416 Rem. Mag.) and European (6.5x55mm and 7x57mm) cals., 22, 24 (Mag. cals.), or 27 1/2 (disc.) in. barrel, unique patented rifle features straight pull bolt action (0 degree bolt lift), 360 degree radial locking system eliminates bolt rotation, unique safety offering cartridge in chamber capability, 3 shot mag., features interchangeable barrel system and newly designed bolt, searfree trigger mechanism, matte finished nickel receiver with engraving, non-glare "black velvet" barrel finish, integrated low scope mounts standard (1994-1997 only), custom gun case with combination lock became standard 1998, 6 1/2-7 lbs. Importation began 1994, R-93 Classic introduced 1998, disc. May 2002.
.416 Rem. Mag. cal., features 24 in. heavy barrel, open sights, large forearm, 9 1/2 lbs., this model was renamed the R-93 Classic in 1998. Imported 1994-2002.
available in 20 calibers from .222 Rem. - .375 H&H., similar to the R-93 Classic, except has Grade 4 wood and ebony forend tip, choice of sideplates with game portraits or wood, available in right or left-hand action, case not included. Mfg. 2002-2010.
.375 H&H or .416 Rem. Mag. cal., similar to R-93 Classic Safari, except has higher quality walnut and ebony forend tip, available in right or left-hand action, case not included. Mfg. 2002-2008.
various cals., oil finished Grade 6 stock, engraved sideplates with animals and different styles of engraving were optional. Mfg. 2007-2010.
various cals., fluted barrel, Premium or Grade 7 (later mfg.) walnut stock and forearm with receiver wood panel inserts, wood bolt knob, ebony forearm tip, includes case, approx. 6 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 1998-2010.
various cals., Grade 6 wood, black receiver with wooden sideplates, full octagon barrel. Disc. 2008.
various cals., deluxe model with high grade checkered Grade 5 stock and forearm, fully hand engraved receiver with sideplates (various styles available), 3 shot mag., 6 1/2-7 lbs. Mfg. 1999-2003, reintroduced 2007-2010.
.375 H&H, .300 Win. Mag., or .416 Rem. cal., color case hardened steel receiver, compact design, Safari barrel, gold trigger, gold lined bolt handle, sling straps, named after big game hunter Frederick Courteney Selous, with Selous name in gold on receiver. Mfg. 2009-2010.
various cals., one-piece dark green synthetic stock with black thermo-elastic inlays, ergonomic pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, also available in Mossy Oak (disc. 2010) or Orange camo (disc.), approx. 6 3/4 lbs. Currently available exclusively through Mad Dog Guns. Imported 2007-late 2017.
various standard and metric cals., competition styled long range sporter with adj. trigger and stock, 5 or 10 (disc. 1999) shot removable box mag., free floating fluted barrel, many competition features, 10.4 lbs. Mfg. 1999-2017.
available in 21 cals. between .22-250 Rem. - .416 Rem. Mag., also available by special order in the same European cals. as the Model R-93 Repeater, features one-piece conventional black, wood grain (new 2004), or Mossy Oak camo (new 2004) synthetic stock, 22 or 26 in. barrel, without scope mounts and rings, 6 1/2 - 7 lbs. Mfg. 1998-2006.
please refer to listing in the Sig Sauer section under the Rifles: Bolt Action category.
various cals., fluted match barrel, adj. comb, integrated rail, beavertail forend, removable sling swivels, Grade 3 wood. Imported 2007-2010.
similar to Varmint model, except has Grade 5 one-piece wood thumbhole stock. Mfg. 2008-2010.
similar cals. as Model R-93 Synthetic, features checkered walnut stock and forearm, coin finished stippled receiver sides, without scope mounts and rings, 6.5-7 lbs. Mfg. 1998-2002.
similar to R-93 LX, except receiver has fine scroll engraving, and Grade 3 wood, case not included. Mfg. 2002-2010.
various cals., high quality oil finished Grade 7 walnut stock, engraved sideplates, trigger guard, and bolt assembly, various levels of engraving available. Imported 2007-2010.
various cals., similar to Exclusive, except has gold line engraving with deeper relief and Grade 8 stock and forearm.
various cals., top-of-the-line R-93 model, Grade 9 wood, highest quality engraving with gold line and animal scenes, engraved bolt assembly and trigger guard, wood ball on bolt handle, titanium trigger and bolt head. Imported 2007-2010.
various cals., octagon barrel, full two-piece Grade 4 stock, sling swivels, various configurations available. Imported 2007-2010.
.22-250 Rem., .243 Win., .25-06 Rem., .270 Win., .308 Win., .30-06, 7x57mm, 7x64mm, .264 Win. Mag., 7mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag., .338 Win. Mag., or .375 H&H cal., unique bolt action design with 60 degree bolt throw, interchangeable barrel capability, 3 locking lugs, safety lever cocks and uncocks the firing pin spring, exposed hammer, 22 or 24 in. barrel, single set trigger, silver finished aluminum receiver has light engraving, select checkered walnut stock and forearm, 6 3/4 lbs. Extra interchangeable barrels were $545 each, extra bolt heads were $175 each. Mfg. 1985-89.
all of the following models may have been ordered with a buttstock cartridge trap - add $250-$500 depending on model. Mfg. was disc. 1989 on all models.
similar to Ultimate, except better wood and game scene engraving.
.243 Win. or .308 Win. cal. only, 19 1/2 in. barrel with full length forearm. Mfg. 1986-1989.
similar to Ultimate Deluxe, except features better wood and game scene engraving. Mfg. 1986-1989.
similar to Ultimate Super Deluxe, except features better wood and game scene engraving. Mfg. 1986-1989.
similar to Ultimate Exclusive, except features better wood and game scene engraving. Mfg. 1986-1989.
best quality Ultimate, featuring Bavarian cheekpiece and checkering/carving on stock and forearm, elaborate game scene engraving, gold plated hammer. Mfg. 1986-1989.
various cals. between .22 Hornet-.308 Win., including various metric cals., scalloped boxlock action false sideplates (higher grades only), 22.6 or 24 in. free floating barrels with quarter rib and iron sights, interchangeable easily regulated barrels, tilting lock block, manual cocking safety, checkered Turkish walnut stock and forearm (Grade 1 standard), approx. 7.7 lbs. for standard cals. Limited importation 2004-2005, reintroduced 2007-2014.
.375 H&H, .470 NE, .416 Rem. Mag. (disc.), .416 NE, or .500 NE cal., 24.4 in. barrels, Grade 1 wood standard, similar to S2 model, except has Monte Carlo stock with cheekpiece, Kickstop in buttstock, rubber recoil pad, and semi-beavertail forend. Disc. 2014.
various American and European cals., falling block action, adj. trigger, 26 1/2 in. barrel, available in Standard to Royal configurations. Mfg. 1982-89.
.22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 6.5x55mm, .270 Win., 7x57R, 7x65R, or .30-06 standard cals., 7mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag. or .300 Wby. Mag. cal., break open action, 23 or 24 in. barrel, 3 piece take down, upper tang safety, checkered walnut stock and forearm, engraved silver finished receiver, sling swivels, 5 1/2 lbs. Imported 1988-90.
.222 Rem., .22 Hornet (new 2006), .243 Win., .25-06 Rem. (new 2006), .270 Win., .308 Win., .30-06, 7mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag., or .300 Wby. Mag. cal., break open action, 22 (standard cals.) or 25 (Mag. cals.) in. barrel, checkered Grade 3 (disc.) or Grade 4 wood stock and forearm, black ebony forend tip, sling swivels, upper tang safety/cocking lever, scroll engraved sideplates (Prestige, disc.) or black receiver with gold K95 logo. Importation began 2000.
similar to K95 Jaeger (Prestige), except has engraved sideplates and receiver. Importation began 2000.
various cals., aluminum frame, 20 in. octagon barrel and full-length forearm, deluxe checkered Turkish Grade 4 wood, iron sights, engraved receiver and sideplates, 6 lbs. Importation began 2004.
rounded barrel, threaded muzzle brake, black/brown ergonomically optimized synthetic thumbhole stock with black elastomer or cocoa leather inlays on forend, pistol grip, and comb, black receiver with gold colored K95 logo. New 2023.
standard round carbon fiber barrel, black receiver, two-piece ergonomically designed thumbhole stock with cocoa leather inserts, gold colored K95 logo. New 2019.
12 or 20 (new 2008) ga., 3 in. chambers, boxlock action with satin oxide finish, SST, ejectors, 27, 28, or 29 in. VR barrels with 2 Briley choke tubes, similar to Competition model, except has Schnabel forearm, Grade 4 wood, 7.3 lbs. Mfg. 2007-2009, reintroduced 2014 only.
12, 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers, boxlock action with monobloc barrels, 28 (12 ga. only), 30, 32, or 34 (12 ga. only) in. VR barrels with 5 Briley extended spectrum choke tubes, SST, ejectors, Grade 4 wood, greyed receiver finish, 8-8.4 lbs. New 2005.
Grade 4 wood, black action, gold colored F3 logo. Disc.
Grade 2 wood, black action with F3 youth logo. Disc. 2017.
similar to F3 Competition Sporting Standard, original mfg. had choice of heavyweight (approx. 4 1/2 lbs.) or lightweight (LST, 3 1/2 lbs.) and 2 Briley choke tubes, later mfg. offered 28 (12 ga. only), 30, 32, or 34 (12 ga. only) in. VR barrels with 5 Briley extended spectrum choke tubes, Monte Carlo stock and semi-beavertail forearm, approx. 8.2 lbs. Mfg. 2007-2013.
12 ga. only, 3 in. chambers, 28, 30, or 32 in. VR barrels with 2 Briley titanium (disc.) or 5 Briley extended Spectrum choke tubes, Grade 4 (disc. 2020) or Grade 5 (new 2021) wood. New 2014.
12 ga. only, action similar to F3 Competion Sporting Standard, 3 in. chambers, 30 or 32 in. VR barrels with 5 Briley extended spectrum choke tubes and adj. rib, free floating barrels with adj. barrel hanger system, checkered walnut stock with adj. comb and Schnabel forearm, Grade 3 wood, black action, gold colored F3 logo, 3 1/2 lb. trigger pull, approx. 9 lbs. New 2011.
similar to F3 Competition Sporting Standard, except has 30 (disc. 2011), 32 in. barrels, also available as Unsingle with 34 in. barrel, approx. 8.1 lbs. New 2007.
12 (disc. 2017), 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers, boxlock action with monobloc barrels, 28 (12 ga. only, disc. 2017), 30, 32, or 34 (12 ga. only, disc. 2017) in. raised VR barrels with 5 Briley extended spectrum choke tubes, SST, ejectors, Kick-Eez recoil pad, matte black action, available in sporting and trap variations, right or left-hand models, 8-8.4 lbs. New 2015.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, 28 or 30 in. barrels with 3 chokes, nickel silver front bead sight, Grade 2 (disc. 2020) or Grade 4 (new 2021) laser enhanced wood, English style forearm, rubber recoil pad, basic design with gun metal gray receiver and silver colored F16 logo. New 2018.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, built specifically for women, 28 or 30 in. barrels with three chokes, nickel silver front bead sight, Grade 2 laser enhanced specially shaped compact Monte Carlo stock (reduced stock length), English style forearm, extra soft rubber recoil pad, reduced pitch angle, ergonomically designed pistol grip, basic design with gun metal gray receiver and silver colored F16 logo. New 2018.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, 30 or 32 in. barrels with 5 Briley extended Spectrum choke tubes, adj. trigger, luminescent red bead sight, Grade 2 (disc. 2019) or Grade 4 (new 2020) laser enhanced wood stock, English style forearm, rubber recoil pad, gun metal gray receiver with red colored F16 logo, features the Balancer System (barrel and stock balancer). New 2018.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, built specifically for women, 30 or 32 (disc. 2020) in. barrel with 5 Briley extended Spectrum choke tubes, adj. trigger, luminescent red bead sight, Grade 2 (disc. 2020) or Grade 4 (new 2021) laser enhanced specially shaped compact Monte Carlo wood stock (reduced stock length), English style forearm, extra soft rubber recoil pad, ergonomically designed pistol grip, reduced pitch angle, gun metal gray receiver with red colored F16 logo, features the Balancer System (barrel and stock balancer). New 2018.