Compiled by Larry B. Schuknecht

The Pape and Kellner Archive has the following to say about Franz Uter (Ulter).

“Rifle factory, production and distribution of hunting weapons, target weapons, specialist in -hunting and sporting weapons of all kinds, only first-class craftsmanship.” Documentation is found in 1924.

The following images shows a Drilling in 8×57 and 16 ga. with post 1939 proof marks. It is marked F. Uter-Heidersbach on the bottom of the rifle barrel.