E.R. Amantino

E.R. Amantino is a Brazilian firearms manufacturer based in Veranópolis, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The company is also widely associated with the Boito name, which appears on its firearms and related products. Its origins date to 1955, when João Boito, an Italian blacksmith living in Brazil who had produced handmade shotguns and other metal goods, entered into a business partnership with local businessman Elias Ruas Amantino. Their venture, established as E.R. Amantino & Cia Ltda., initially concentrated on single- and double-barrel shotguns intended primarily for hunting. The company’s early development combined traditional metalworking with progressively more organized manufacturing. In 1962, E.R. Amantino introduced its first coach gun model, marking an important expansion of its product range beyond basic hunting shotguns. In 1977, it established Microvera, a subsidiary and specialized production facility focused on metal processing and microfusion. Microvera was created to manufacture components for Boito firearms and custom parts for other firearms producers in the South American market, giving the business capabilities beyond final firearm assembly. E.R. Amantino later developed an international sales presence. From the mid-1970s through the 1980s, its shotguns were exported to the United States for sale under K-Mart’s private-label brand. The company’s products received criticism from some customers during that period for perceived shortcomings in quality. Despite that negative reputation among some American buyers, the business continued exporting and established a more durable international position through branded and private-label distribution. A major part of the company’s international profile comes from its double-barrel shotguns. Several Boito models have been marketed in the United States under the Stoeger brand, including the A/680, commonly associated with the Stoeger Coach Gun, and the Miura II, associated with the Stoeger Condor. This arrangement helped connect E.R. Amantino’s Brazilian manufacturing base with a recognized international firearms distribution network. The company’s catalog extends beyond double-barrel guns. It includes single-barrel and pump-action shotguns, shooting and hunting accessories, automated clay-pigeon throwers, and apparel. Listed firearm families include the A/681, Double Defense, Miura I, ERA 2001, Over Defense, Reuna, B300, Pistol, and Pump models, with configurations spanning several shotgun gauges. Product availability and branding vary by market. Since 2013, E.R. Amantino has also served as the official Brazilian representative of the Italian firearms manufacturer Benelli. This representation complements, rather than replaces, the company’s own manufacturing activities. E.R. Amantino has been described as exporting approximately 70 percent of its production, with products reaching the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, and other countries. Its products have been reported as available in more than 24 countries, making the company an internationally oriented but comparatively specialized firearms manufacturer.

E.R. Amantino was founded in 1955 in Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul, by João Boito and Elias Ruas Amantino. Boito was an Italian blacksmith settled in Brazil who had experience making handmade shotguns, while Amantino was a local businessman. Their partnership created E.R. Amantino & Cia Ltda., initially focused on manufacturing single- and double-barrel shotguns for hunting. The company introduced its first coach gun in 1962. This product milestone reflected its effort to broaden its shotgun portfolio and establish a recognizable manufacturing identity. During the 1970s, E.R. Amantino expanded its industrial base. In 1977, it founded Microvera, a facility specializing in metal processing and microfusion. Microvera supplied components for Boito firearms and also produced custom parts for other firearms businesses in South America. E.R. Amantino began developing export channels in the United States during the middle of the 1970s and continued this activity into the 1980s. Some shotguns were sold through K-Mart under the retailer’s brand rather than exclusively under the Boito name. The products attracted criticism from some customers who considered their quality inadequate. Nevertheless, the company maintained its international activity and later built a broader export network. The Boito product range became especially visible overseas through double-barrel shotguns. In the United States, several of these firearms were distributed under the Stoeger brand. The A/680 became associated with the Stoeger Coach Gun, while the Miura II became associated with the Stoeger Condor. Other models included the A/681, Double Defense, Miura I, ERA 2001, and Over Defense. The company also produced single-barrel models such as the Reuna and B300, a .410-gauge pistol configuration, and a pump-action shotgun. Beyond firearms, the company’s catalog has included accessories for hunting and sport shooting, automated clay-pigeon throwers, and apparel. Its manufacturing and distribution activities therefore cover both guns and related shooting equipment. In 2013, E.R. Amantino became the official representative of Benelli in Brazil. This gave the company a role not only as a domestic firearms manufacturer but also as a local representative for an established Italian firearms maker. E.R. Amantino has been described as exporting roughly 70 percent of its production to markets including the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina. Its products have been reported as available in more than 24 countries, although the supplied reference material does not provide a current corporate website, ownership structure, financial data, or named present-day executives.

• 2013

  Benelli representation in Brazil

  [1]E.R. Amantinoen.wikipedia.org

  E.R. Amantino became the official representative of Italian firearms manufacturer Benelli in the Brazilian market.

• 1977

  Microvera established

  [1]E.R. Amantinoen.wikipedia.org

  E.R. Amantino founded Microvera as a specialized metal-processing and microfusion operation serving Boito firearms and other South American firearms customers.

• 1962

  First coach gun introduced

  [1]E.R. Amantinoen.wikipedia.org

  The company released its first coach gun model, expanding its early single- and double-barrel shotgun production.

• 1955

  Company founded in Veranópolis

  [1]E.R. Amantinoen.wikipedia.org

  João Boito and Elias Ruas Amantino established E.R. Amantino & Cia Ltda. to manufacture hunting shotguns in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

A Brazilian manufacturer of hunting and sporting firearms with roots in traditional shotgun production, an export-oriented business model, and additional capabilities in metal processing and microfusion. Its international visibility is particularly associated with affordable and practical double-barrel shotguns sold through overseas distributors and, in the United States, under the Stoeger brand.

• Double-barrel shotgun

  A/680

  The A/680 is a Boito double-barrel shotgun offered in multiple gauges, including 12, 20, 28, 32, and 36. In the United States, it has been marketed under the Stoeger Coach Gun name. It is one of the company’s most internationally recognizable shotgun families.

• Double-barrel shotgun

  A/681

  The A/681 is a Boito double-barrel shotgun family listed in 12- and 20-gauge configurations. The supplied reference identifies it as part of E.R. Amantino’s core hunting and sporting shotgun catalog, but does not provide detailed current specifications or availability.

• Double-barrel shotgun

  Double Defense

  Double Defense is a double-barrel shotgun line listed in 12- and 20-gauge versions. Its name indicates a defensive orientation within the broader Boito shotgun range, while the supplied reference does not specify its action details, launch date, or present distribution.

• Double-barrel shotgun

  Miura I

  Miura I is a Boito double-barrel shotgun offered across a broad gauge range: 12, 20, 28, 32, and 36. It forms part of E.R. Amantino’s traditional hunting and sport-shooting portfolio. Further information about current production, configurations, and market-specific names is not provided.

• Double-barrel shotgun

  Miura II

  Miura II is a double-barrel shotgun family associated with the Stoeger Condor name in the United States. It has been listed in 12-, 20-, 28-, 32-, and 36-gauge configurations. The model is an important example of E.R. Amantino’s international private-label and distributor relationships.

• Double-barrel shotgun

  ERA 2001

  ERA 2001 is a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun listed among the company’s Boito firearms. The supplied reference identifies the model but does not establish its introduction date, detailed specifications, present production status, or market coverage.

• Double-barrel shotgun

  Over Defense

  Over Defense is a double-barrel shotgun line identified in 12- and 20-gauge forms. It is part of E.R. Amantino’s broader Boito range of hunting, sporting, and defensive-oriented firearms. No reliable launch date or current product status is supplied.

• Single-barrel shotgun

  Reuna

  Reuna is a single-barrel Boito shotgun listed in 12-, 20-, 28-, 32-, and 36-gauge versions. It represents the company’s continuing involvement in straightforward hunting shotgun formats in addition to its better-known double-barrel products.

• Single-barrel shotgun

  B300

  B300, marketed in the United States as the Boito Hiker, is a single-barrel shotgun listed in 28-, 32-, and 36-gauge configurations. The reference material provides no further information on its launch history, current availability, or market-specific variations.

• Shotgun pistol

  Pistol

  The Boito catalog has included a .410-gauge pistol configuration. The supplied reference identifies the product only by its category and gauge and does not provide a model designation, launch year, detailed specifications, or current sales status.

• Pump-action shotgun

  Pump

  Pump is the company’s listed pump-action shotgun line, identified in 12 gauge. It broadens the Boito catalog beyond break-action single- and double-barrel firearms, although the supplied reference does not include technical details, launch timing, or current distribution information.

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