Fausti Arms

Fausti Arms
IndustryShotguns and Rifles
Founded1948
FounderStefano Fausti
Headquarters,
Italy
ProductsFirearms and accessories
Websitewww.faustiarms.com

Fausti Arms is an Italian firearms manufacturing company headquartered in Italy, with an additional operation based in the United States. The company was founded in 1948 by Stefano Fausti and is now run by the "Fausti sisters", Barbara, Giovanna and Elena Fausti after Stefano Fausti died in 2019. Fausti Arms is best known for manufacturing custom fit shotguns in 12, 16, 20, 28, and 32 gauge, as well as .410 bore. Fausti Arms also makes rifles.

Fausti has its headquarters located in Marcheno, Italy, and another facility in Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States.

History

Fausti Arms was founded in 1948 by the father of the Fausti family, Stefano Fausti. Stefano Fausti had three daughters, Barbara, Giovanna and Elena, commonly known as the "Fausti sisters".[1] Stefano Fausti died in 2019.[2] The Fausti sisters have owned and operated the Fausti Arms company after Stefano's death.[3] The company was producing ~13,000 guns per year in the early 2000s, but in order to focus more on a high-end luxury clientele,[4] chose to intentionally cut back production to between 3,000 and 4,000 guns per year made by around 40 employees in total,[5] in an effort to focus more on custom ordered firearms and high-net worth customers exclusively.[1][4] Fausti Arms is known for making guns in gauges and calibers not commonly produced by other major firearms manufacturers, including 16 gauge,[6] 28 gauge,[7] and even 32 gauge shotguns, in addition to the more common 12-, 20-gauge, and .410 bore shotguns.[8][9][10]

Fausti USA was founded in 2008 in Fredericksburg, VA.[1][11] Fausti Arms expanded into Fausti UK in 2016.[1] The Fausti Arms tag line is, "I'll be your gun".[12]

See also

References

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  3. ^ Association, National Rifle. "An Official Journal Of The NRA | 10 Things You Didn't Know About Fausti". An Official Journal Of The NRA. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  4. ^ a b McCloud, Gary (2024-02-17). "Who makes Fausti shotguns? | [March Updated]". TheGunZone. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  5. ^ Calabi, Silvio (2018-10-18). "Fausti Turns 70". Shooting Sportsman. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  6. ^ "Everything You Want to Know About Fausti Shotguns". www.chuckhawks.com. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  7. ^ Massaro, Phil (2017-07-07). "A Class Act: Fausti Class LX 28 Gauge — Full Review". Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com/Digest. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  8. ^ Scroll, Rose & (2024-05-13). "Precision and Artistry: The Legacy and Craft of Fausti Arms". Rose & Scroll. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  9. ^ "The Affordable Fausti Caledon Shoots Above Its Class". Shotgun Life. 2023-06-12. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  10. ^ Fausti, Celebrating 75 Years - Gun Dog
  11. ^ "Fausti Shotguns: Exquisite Italian Craftsmanship Redefining Performance". Shotgun Life. 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  12. ^ Daily, Sporting Classics; Perishable (2021-03-11). "Fausti Arms is Looking Ahead - Sporting Classics Daily". sportingclassicsdaily.com. Retrieved 2026-03-07.