SIACE Armi

Siace is a traditional Italian maker of fine shotguns and double rifles, known for handcrafted side by side, hammerguns, and express rifles built in Gardone Val Trompia. Family owned by the Gelmini brothers and their children, Siace combines classic Brescia gunmaking with careful use of modern tooling to produce elegant, custom firearms for hunters and collectors. From bespoke bird guns to side by side express rifles, each Siace piece reflects Italian artistry, balance, and reliable performance in the field.

Precision Italian Craftsmanship

Siace focuses on hand-fitted actions, well regulated barrels, and tailored stock work to deliver smooth handling and consistent point of impact for demanding wingshooters and big game hunters.

Field and Sporting Versatility

From upland birds to driven game and dangerous game pursuits, Siace builds side by side shotguns, hammerguns, and express rifles that match specific hunting styles, gauges, and calibers while retaining a familiar, responsive feel.

Heritage Built for Generations

Using quality steels, select walnut, and hand engraving from Brescia master engravers, Siace firearms are built to remain in service for decades with proper care, often becoming heirlooms passed down through hunting families.

Product Focus

Barrels

Siace barrels lie at the heart of the brand’s reputation. Each set is crafted and fitted to provide even patterns and precise regulation for its intended purpose. Side by side bird guns receive carefully struck barrels that support a lively swing without excess weight, while express rifle barrels are regulated for dependable convergence at practical hunting distances. Chambering and choke selection are tailored to the customer’s preferences, with options ranging from light upland gauges to heavier bore combinations for larger game. Attention to bore finish, wall thickness, and rib design helps maintain both pattern quality and long-term durability. For shooters focused on traditional double guns, Siace barrels bring together Italian craftsmanship and refined field performance.

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Double Rifles and Express Guns

Beyond smoothbore shotguns, Siace produces hammer and hammerless side by side express rifles for hunters who prefer classic double rifle platforms. These guns are purpose built for controlled, rapid follow up shots on big game, with actions dimensioned for stout calibers and stocks shaped to manage recoil while keeping the rifle quick to the shoulder. Barrels are paired and regulated as a matched set so both shots group together at a specified range, a critical trait in a working double rifle. Metalwork and engraving can be kept understated for hard use or finished with elaborate scenes that highlight the rifle’s bespoke nature. For sportsmen drawn to traditional dangerous game rifles or European driven hunts, Siace express guns offer a blend of old world style and practical function.

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Shotguns

Siace shotguns include finely finished side by side models, classic hammerguns, and refined over unders that carry light and mount naturally. Designed for upland, driven, and general sporting use, these shotguns emphasize balance, fast target acquisition, and dependable operation. Stocks are shaped from carefully selected walnut, then hand fitted and finished to provide a secure grip and clean line through the comb and heel. Actions are tuned for smooth opening and closing, with extractors or ejectors specified to the customer’s needs. Many examples feature hand engraving that complements the lines of the receiver without overwhelming the gun. Siace shotguns appeal to hunters and clay shooters who value the feel of a traditional Italian double that performs as well as it looks.

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Frequently asked questions

What types of firearms does Siace build?

Siace focuses on side by side shotguns, hammerguns, over under shotguns, and side by side express rifles tailored to hunting and sporting use.

Are Siace firearms handmade?

Yes. Siace uses modern equipment where it adds value, but core work such as stocking, fitting, and engraving remains heavily hands on, with many guns built to individual order.

Are Siace shotguns suitable for competitive clay shooting?

Many Siace models are well suited for sporting clays and traditional game shooting thanks to their balance, barrel regulation, and smooth handling.

Does Siace make double rifles for big game?

Siace offers side by side express rifles in appropriate calibers for driven and dangerous game hunting, with barrels regulated for reliable performance at hunting distances.

Can Siace firearms be customized?

Stock dimensions, engraving patterns, barrel length, gauge or caliber, and other details can often be specified, allowing customers to order a gun that matches their fit and hunting style.

Where can I find Siace firearms?

Siace guns are typically available through specialist dealers and importers that handle premium European double guns and custom hunting rifles.

About

Siace is dedicated to building traditional double guns that combine Italian style with practical field performance. Located in Gardone Val Trompia, the company relies on the skills of the Gelmini family and local craftsmen for stocking, metalwork, and engraving. Each firearm is built in relatively small numbers so that time and attention can be invested in fit, finish, and mechanical integrity. For hunters and collectors who prefer side by side guns and classic express rifles over mass produced platforms, Siace represents a focused commitment to traditional double gun design.

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