OEM & Private Label Shotgun Manufacturing

Private label shotguns are shotguns built by a manufacturer and sold under another company’s brand. At Iber Arms we build OEM and private label shotguns in Beyşehir, Türkiye, for licensed importers, distributors, retail chains, brand owners and government buyers. You choose the platform, configuration, finish, markings and packaging, and we build, test-fire and export them.

What is the difference between OEM, private label and white label shotguns?

The three terms overlap, and the difference is how much of the gun the buyer specifies. A white label shotgun is an existing factory model sold under your brand with little or no change. A private label shotgun starts from an existing platform that you configure (finish, stock, barrel, capacity, markings and packaging) and sell as your own model line. OEM (original equipment manufacturer) work goes furthest, with the factory building to your specification, which can include changes that need engineering review.

As an OEM shotgun manufacturer in Turkey, we find that most brand programs sit in the middle. Building on a platform that is already in production, already test-fired at volume and already documented for export is faster and lower-risk than designing a new action. It also lets you spend your effort on the things your customers actually see and handle.

Who uses private label shotgun manufacturing?

Working with a custom shotgun manufacturer suits any licensed business that wants its own shotgun line without owning a factory. Our OEM customers usually fall into the five groups below.

Every customer must be a licensed business or an authorized government entity in its own country. Iber Arms does not sell to private individuals; a consumer who likes one of our models should buy it through a licensed dealer or importer.

What can you customize on a private label shotgun?

You can customize what your customers see and handle (finish, stock, barrel, capacity, chokes, markings and packaging) within the limits of each platform. The table summarizes the main options. Choices vary by model, so confirm the available options for your platform with our export team before you finalize a specification.

Compliance variants for specific markets

Many private label buyers need the same platform in more than one legal configuration. Because capacity and barrel length are configurable, market-specific variants are a routine part of private label work. Typical examples are listed below.

• United Kingdom a Section 2 shotgun certificate covers shotguns whose magazine holds no more than two cartridges (2+1 in total) with barrels of at least 24 in, so 2+1 configurations with longer barrels are the mainstream choice.
• Canada magazines for semi-automatic centerfire rifles and shotguns are limited to 5 shells, and the RCMP sets the classification of each model.
• Australia lever-action shotguns with a capacity of 5 rounds or less are Category B and above 5 are Category D; pump-action and self-loading shotguns are Category C or D; single and double-barrel break-actions are Category A.
• United States a barrel under 18 in or an overall length under 26 in makes a shotgun an NFA short-barreled shotgun, so civilian-market orders typically use 47 cm (18.5″) barrels or longer, and the configuration must also meet ATF’s “sporting purposes” importability criteria.

These notes are general information, not legal advice. Classification depends on the exact model and changes over time, so verify with the competent authority in your country (in Canada, check the RCMP Firearms Reference Table) before you order. Our guide to importing shotguns from Turkey covers the country rules in more detail.

Which shotgun platforms are available for private label?

Every Iber Arms product family can be supplied as OEM or private label. The table lists each family with example models; follow the links for the full range and specifications.

For law-enforcement and security programs, see the tactical shotguns overview; for small-bore lines, our .410 shotguns page brings the .410 options together.

How does the private label process work, step by step?

A private label shotgun order moves through eight stages from first inquiry to shipment. Production and paperwork run in parallel wherever possible, because export authorization and destination import permits can take as long as building the guns.

1. Inquiry you tell us your company, market, platforms of interest and goals.
2. Specification sheet and catalog we share the options per platform and draft a written specification together.
3. Samples you evaluate sample guns of the chosen platform.
4. Configuration and branding approval final configuration, colors, logo artwork, marking positions and packaging are signed off.
5. Production barrels, receivers, small parts and stocks are produced and finished to the approved specification.
6. Assembly and test-firing guns are assembled, function-checked, test-fired and inspected.
7. Export documentation we prepare the commercial documents and obtain Turkish export authorization.
8. Shipping the order is packed, marked and handed to the forwarder under the agreed delivery term.

What documents are needed for an OEM shotgun order?

Three sets of documents are involved. The first is the Turkish export side, which the exporter handles, the second is your end-user and import documents, and the third is the commercial shipping documents.

• Turkish export authorization obtained by Iber Arms, as manufacturer and exporter, from the competent Turkish authorities. You do not apply for it, but the application depends on documents only you can supply.
• End-user certificate (EUC) a document from you (and, for government orders, from the purchasing agency) identifying the consignee and the end user of the goods. The required format depends on the destination and the type of buyer, so we confirm what is needed before you prepare it.
• Import license or permit your firearms business license and the import permit for this shipment, issued by your national authority. Requirements vary widely between countries; see our country-by-country guide to importing shotguns from Turkey.
• Commercial documents proforma invoice, commercial invoice, packing list (usually with serial numbers), certificate of origin and the transport document.

Make sure model names, gauges, quantities and consignee details match across the proforma invoice, your import permit and the end-user certificate. Mismatches between these documents are one of the most common causes of delay in firearm shipments.

How is quality controlled on private label orders?

Your brand is on the receiver, so quality control has to protect your reputation as much as ours. Private label guns go through the same production process as our own models, with a check against your approved specification added at the end.

• Barrels 4140 chromium-molybdenum steel, with hard-chrome lining applied on our in-house line.
• Receivers aluminum alloy (7075-T6 on some models), prepared and painted in-house.
• Stocks Turkish walnut or synthetic, prepared and finished at the factory.
• Assembly and test-firing guns are assembled, function-checked and test-fired at our Beyşehir factory before packing.
• Specification check finish, color, markings, capacity, barrel length and box contents are compared with the signed-off specification and reference sample.
• Proof marks proof requirements depend on the destination market. Ask our export team which proof marks and certificates are available for yours.

You can watch these steps on video in how our shotguns are made, and read a frank look at build quality in are Turkish shotguns good?

How do you evaluate a private label shotgun manufacturer?

Judge a private label firearms manufacturer by what it actually makes, how it demonstrates quality and how well it handles export paperwork, not by catalog photos. Ask every supplier on your shortlist, including us, the same set of questions below.

1. Is it a manufacturer or a trading company? Many exporters resell guns made elsewhere. A manufacturer can tell you which processes happen in its own factory and show them.
2. Which processes are in-house? Bore lining, receiver finishing, stock work, assembly and test-firing all affect consistency. Ask for photos or video of each step.
3. Will it send samples? Evaluate a sample of the exact platform before committing, and use it as the reference for the production run.
4. Does it understand your market’s rules? A good partner asks about capacity limits, barrel lengths and classification before quoting, not after.
5. How does it handle export documents? Ask what it needs from you, who obtains the export authorization and how many export shipments it has completed.
6. How will spare parts be supplied? Agree in writing how magazines, choke tubes, springs and other wear parts will be available for the life of your model line.
7. Who will you deal with? A named export contact who can answer technical questions saves time on every order.

Iber Arms has made shotguns since 2000, exported since 2010 and completed more than 2,800 export shipments from Beyşehir in Konya province, Turkey’s best-known shotgun-making cluster. Read more about Iber Arms or see our overview of Turkish shotgun manufacturers.

What determines the cost and lead time of a private label order?

Price and lead time depend on the platform, the configuration and the paperwork, so we quote each project individually instead of publishing a price list. The main drivers are listed below.

• Platform a single-shot break-action and a gas-operated semi-auto involve very different amounts of machining and assembly.
• Materials and finish walnut or synthetic, special colors or camouflage, and the number of different finishes in one order.
• Branding and packaging marking method, custom boxes or cases and printed materials.
• Order structure quantity per configuration, the number of variants and whether the order ships in one or several lots.
• Documentation how long your authority takes to issue import permits and end-user documents, and the time needed for Turkish export authorization. On many first orders, paperwork, not production, sets the delivery date.
• Delivery term and freight the Incoterm you choose (for example FCA, FOB or CIF) changes what the price includes.

The practical lesson is to start your import permit process early and send us your specification at the same time, so production and paperwork run in parallel.

How do you request a private label quote?

The more complete your first message, the faster we can return a specification and quotation. Please include the details below.

• Company name, country and the type of firearms license or authorization you hold
• Target market(s) and any capacity or barrel-length limits that apply there
• Platforms or models of interest, from the catalogs or the table above
• Preferred finishes, stock material, barrel lengths and capacities
• Branding, such as logo files, model names and packaging ideas
• Estimated quantities per configuration, and whether you need samples first
• Preferred delivery term and destination port or airport

Reviewed by the Iber Arms technical & export team — October 2026.