Finest Rifles
Welcome to LARM where Álvaro Hernández Arribas, Roberto de Gabriel and Rufino Zapata dedicate themselves to creating hand-made masterworks of art, one at a time. Pure artistry, designed for the connoisseur’s contemplative pleasure as well as for performance in the field. As big game hunters, we have met danger eye to eye and we know failure is not an option. Our philosophy of perfection demands that we use the best materials available to mankind. When it comes to the structural qualities, we choose the best of the best. Our choice wood, select steel, Match hammerforged barrels, massive solid actions and triggers are always the best in class for optimal reliable performance. We also apply the same compulsive attention to our aesthetics; pink gold, yellow gold, platinum, and engravings. Our select clientele’s refined taste and experience demands this level of perfection. For Álvaro, Roberto and Rufino, the perfection of workmanship coupled with the passion for the hunt is what feeds the obsession that drives every detail that goes into a LARM rifle.
At LARM, we make our rifles with the best materials and a century of experience. Our Actions are massive and made of high grade steel which gives our rifles impressive rigidity. Their chambers have been tested to pressures five times that of caliber requirements. Intense testing coupled with our Match-Grade Hammer-forged barrels, gives our clients the assurance of extreme accuracy and safety. Today many Professional hunters depend on them every day for their reliability, strength, and automatic safety systems. All our rifles have the same structural soundness and performance. The categories: Royal, Royal-Deluxe, and the impressively beautiful Imperial are distinguished only by the embellishments. At LARM, we are committed to perfection. Our clients imagination guides us, in the process of forging together precious materials and art to create a masterpiece… a LARM rifle that will become part of a gentleman or lady’s life story, imbued with memories for generations.
Álvaro Hernández Arribas Master Gun Maker
LARM rifles, Bolt-Action, Express, or Take Down, have been tested for decades in the most extreme environments. These rifles receive meticulous attention in their development. They are created only by hand, one at a time. The legendary Express rifle is created by soldering the barrels on and off until both barrels achieve target perfection. We have the privilege of working out this accuracy at the historical royal hunting grounds of the Castillo de Viñuelas. This castle and its surroundings have been the hunting grounds of all the kings and aristocracy of Europe since the 1200’s. From King Henry VIII in the 1500’s to today’s Don Juan Carlos I King of Spain; they have all stalked on these same grounds while creating history along the way.
Rufino Zapata Master Gun Maker
At LARM, for Bolt or Express rifles, our stocks are made exclusively of the best Turkish Walnut. Due to its strength, durability and impressive beauty the Turkish Walnut is bar-none, the ultimate wood for world class guns and rifles. Our wood pieces are hand-picked in Turkey from among the best and only the best grades. Our craft is all about details; even the angles we design into our stocks are purposefully created to reduce felt recoil. We do not paint, lacquer or shellac our stocks. We treat them with special natural oils transforming the wood into a hydrophobic surface thus sealing the Turkish Walnut from humidity while simultaneously preserving its natural beauty‌ creating a rifle for generations.
Roberto de Gabriel Master Gun Maker
The Bolt-Action Rifle
Royal
Royal-Deluxe
Imperial
Imperial Bolt-Action
The Bolt-Action Rifle
Royal
Royal-Deluxe
Imperial
LARM Bolt–Action rifles have been used to hunt game all around the world. The rifles are all based on a modern and improved version of the trusted MauserAction. They are made of the best grade steel. The controlled feed, very large extraction claws, and triple position safety systems are our minimum standards. Our Actions are built for safety, precision and dependability, which is why our pressure tolerances are much higher than caliber requirements. There is absolutely no stronger or more dependable Bolt–Action in the market.
The Express Rifle
Royal
Royal-Deluxe
Imperial
Imperial Express
The Express Rifle
Royal
Royal-Deluxe
Imperial
LARM Double Rifles, also known as Express Rifles, have a very special place in our hearts. These classical rifles make us dream of great legendary safaris. They are created with high grade Turkish walnut, massive actions, chambers that tolerate many times the caliber required pressures. The barrels are repeatedly soldered and shot until they are brought to target perfection. The degree of engraving that can be had is only limited by the client’s desires. These are certainly Rifles that will be cherished for generations.
The Take Down Rifle
Imperial
Imperial Take Down
The Take Down Rifle
Imperial
The LARM Take Down Rifle is a beautiful and unique design of which we are extremely proud. It was created for the gentleman or lady of means who enjoys international hunts. One rifle, two calibers in one attachĂŠ: In order to have two different barrels that will match a single action and bolt with exacting tolerances this design requires hours of dedicated and focused craftmanship. The LARM Take Down has the same great of accuracy and safety as our other rifles, yet it requires absolutely no tools to assemble or exchange barrels: a true feat of engineering. There are many possible combinations of calibers to be had, the most common of which is the 375H&H and the 300WM. The whole set comes in a single elegant attachĂŠ allowing the gentleman or lady to travel with ease as he or she hunts new frontiers.
Engraving Arts
Our Clientele Our clientele list reads like a who’s who of successful gentlemen and ladies. Some request rifles for the simple pleasure of their aesthetic beauty, however most acquire them for the love and excitement of the hunt. LARM luxury rifles are currently found in America, Argentina, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Qatar, Russia, Spain and many other countries around the world.
The Bespoke Rifle When a gentleman or lady desires a bespoke rifle we dedicate ourselves to making the creative process one of personal enjoyment while paying great attention to all of the client’s artistic and technical requirements. Many of our rifles demand hundreds of hours of focused intense labor for which no machines are used. From hand-carving our stocks so they may conform to your physiognomy to embellishing the steel with artistic engravings, such as Ornamental, Rose-and-Scroll, Bulino African scenes or Surrealistic art, our options are endless. For the creative gentleman or lady, imagination has no limits at LARM.
LA ARMERIA DE MADRID C / I n f a n t a M a r i a Te r e s a , 1 5 28016 Madrid, Spain info@larm.com www.larm.com