Two Centuries
of Trust
From a single shop in Hubli in 1800 to India's most trusted arms dealership — our story is one of honour, craftsmanship, and an unbreakable promise to our customers.
225 Years, Seven Milestones
Founded in Hubli
Sri Ullagaddimath opens a small arms shop in the heart of Hubli — on the road that today bears the family name, Ullagaddimath Road during British India. The first licensed dealer in the Bombay Presidency.
Licence Formalized
British authorities formally license the shop under the Arms Act 1878. We become one of just 12 licensed dealers in the Bombay Presidency.
Independent India
Post-independence, we receive new government licensing under the Arms Act 1959. Serving the new nation with the same values.
National Shooters
First sponsorship of national-level sport shooters. Our customers win medals at national championships for the first time.
Bangalore Expansion
Opened our second showroom on N R Road, Bangalore — bringing our heritage to the Garden City.
Online Catalogue
Launched India's first online airgun catalogue, making 225 years of expertise accessible to customers across India.
Pan-India Delivery
Full e-commerce with 48-hour dispatch, pan-India delivery, and WhatsApp-based expert consultation launched.
A Document From 1931
This original share certificate issued to Gangadharayya Chanbasayya Ullagaddimath in 1931 is proof of the family's deep roots in Hubli's commercial history — a legacy stretching well over a century before this document was even signed.
TWO
ANNAS
Certificate No. 38 No. of Shares 5
The Karnatak Banking Corporation, Ltd.
( Incorporated under the Indian Companies Act 1913. )
Head Office : Byahatti Building, Hubli.
Authorised & Issued Capital
Rs. 1,00,000.
Divided into 10,000 Shares
of Rs. 10 each.
This is to Certify that Gangadharayya Chanbasayya Ullagaddimath of Hubli is registered as the holder of Five shares Numbered 576 to 580 inclusive, in The Karnatak Banking Corporation, Limited, subject to the provisions of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Corporation and that up to this date there has been paid up, in respect of each share, Rupees Five only.
Given under the Common Seal of the Corporation this Friday 8th day of October 1931.
Chairman
Directors.
Commercial Syndicate.
Managing Agents.
Note:— No transfer of any portion of the shares comprised in this certificate can be registered unless accompanied by this certificate.
Original 1931 Share Certificate — The Karnatak Banking Corporation, Ltd.
Issued to Gangadharayya Chanbasayya Ullagaddimath · Certificate No. 38 · October 8, 1931
Our Values
Integrity
We will never sell you a gun that isn't right for your purpose or budget. Honest advice is our oldest tradition.
Expertise
225 years of accumulated knowledge. Our staff can identify any airgun by sound and explain any mechanism blindfolded.
Compliance
Fully licensed under Arms Act 1959 and Arms Rules 2016. Every sale is documented and legal.
Service
We stand behind every product we sell. If it ever fails you, we'll make it right — no questions asked.