Team

Joh. Springer’s Erben – since 1836

Management

Christian Johann SPRINGER

CEO

Christian Johann Springer is a businessman and master gunsmith with a passion for hunting. He has managed the company since 2008. Among many other topics his focus is predominantly on key customers, suppliers and corporations. He will be happy to personally answer any questions you may have about luxury hunting weapons or manufacturing.

E-MAIL:
office@springer-vienna.com

Regina SPRINGER

MANAGING DIRECTOR

A professional educator, Regina Springer is responsible for the accounting at Joh. Springer’s Erben and is also your contact person for all IT-related questions.

E-MAIL:
r.springer@springer-vienna.com

Dominic BOCK

SALES DIRECTOR

Dominic Bock has been working in sales for over 19 years, 15 of which he has spent as a manager. His experience ranges from consumer electronics to the furniture industry. Through his diverse areas of work, he has acquired the necessary know-how to actively support Joh. Springer’s Erben in B2B and B2C sales.

E-MAIL:
d.bock@springer-vienna.com

POKI

CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER

Parson Russel Terrier Poki is always on the watch. Nothing escapes his attention.

Flagship Store

Reinhard GLANZNER

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER CEE/CIS

Reinhard Glanzner spent many of his professional years in Russia and became well aquainted with the people and its culture. As a Key Account Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, he has a proficient knowledge of Russian, English and German.

E-MAIL:
r.glanzner@springer-vienna.com

Beatrix KNEIS

SALES

Beatrix Kneis has over 30 years of experience in the textile sector and will be happy to advise you in our flagship store in Weihburggasse. With her help you can easily find the most fashionable and fitting outfit for hunting at home or abroad.

E-MAIL:
wbg27@springer-vienna.com

Alexander SKOFF-SALOMON

SALES

Alexander Skoff-Salomon studied communication economics and advises you both in the office and on the field. He will guide you through exclusive private Shopping Events tailored to your needs. He is particularly knowledgeable in luxury weapons and handguns. Foreign language skills in French and Armenian supplement his varied skills set.

E-MAIL:
a.skoff@springer-vienna.com

Robert EICHLER

SALES

Robert Eichler is an enthusiastic hunter with over 15 years of experience. As a dog handler and hunting supervisor in a NöLJV test area, Mr. Eichler has acquired special knowledge in the field of predator and wild boar hunting. He is happy to share his extensive knowledge of hunting weapons and night vision technology with you.

E-MAIL:
wbg27@springer-vienna.com

Leon BAUER

APPRENTICE ARMS AND AMMUNITION DEALER

Our apprentice Leon Bauer supports the team in sales as well as in arms and ammunition trading.

E-MAIL:
wbg27@springer-vienna.com

Ferdinand LÖBBECKE

APPRENTICE ARMS AND AMMUNITION DEALER

Our apprentice Ferdinand Löbbecke supports the team in sales as well as in arms and ammunition trading.

E-MAIL:
wbg27@springer-vienna.com

Andreas ZACH

SALES

Andreas Zach began his professional career in 2015 with an apprenticeship as a weapons and ammunition dealer at Joh. Springer’s Erben. As a passionate sports shooter, his areas of expertise include handguns and semi-automatic sport guns. Mr. Zach is also happy to assist you with his expertise in the areas of home defense and self-protection.

E-MAIL:
munition@springer-vienna.com

Training Center & Shooting Cinema

Michael SCHÄFFEL

SALES & TRAINING

Michael Schäffel bought his first .357 Magnum about 30 years ago from Joh. Springer’s heirs. After many years in management in well-known companies in Germany and abroad, he has now returned to his old passion. He patiently accompanied beginners, has one or the other good tip ready for professionals, and advises you professionally on the purchase of your new gun.

E-MAIL:
sales@springer-vienna.com

Leopold GRUBER

SALES & TRAINING

Leopold Gruber has been working at Joh. Springer’s Erben as a shooting instructor and in sales since March 2024. Years of experience in the catering industry, combined with an interest in firearms, enable him to offer customers the best possible service and start with their firearms.

E-MAIL:
sales@springer-vienna.com

Auction Hall

Peter TOBLER

HEAD OF AUCTIONS

Peter Tobler joined Joh. Springer‘s Erben as Head of Auctions in the fall of 2021. Mr. Tobler has been in managerial role in several internationally active trading companies. As a competition-experienced sport shooter paired with a preference for modern and domestic products, he combines sales experience with a passion for our auction items. Overall responsible for the auction house, Mr. Tobler’s focus is absolutely on the contact and exchange with our customers and contributors.

E-MAIL:
p.tobler@springer-vienna.com

Josef MÖTZ

EXPERT FOR HANDGUNS & MILITARY WEAPONS

Josef Mötz is a lawyer, reserve officer and internationally renowned expert for handguns and military weapons. He has been active in the study of weapons and ammunition for 45 years, has been one of the most productive Austrian authors in the field of law, weapons and ammunition history and technological development since 1979 and publishes in renowned weapons journals. At Joh. Springer’s Erben, he is our expert for the valuation and cataloguing of handguns and militaria.

E-MAIL:
j.moetz@springer-vienna.com

Sabrina NEMETH

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Sabrina Nemeth has been with Joh. Springer’s Erben since 2023. Her extensive experience in office organization helps us to make the auction process efficient. Her wide range of tasks includes notifications in the central firearms register and gun book, detailed auction preparation, consignments as well as collections, customer contact via e-mail and telephone, and much more.

E-MAIL:
auktion@springer-vienna.com

Christian KORN

WAREHOUSE EMPLOYEE

Christian Korn is responsible for managing the warehouse, dispatching and auction display:

E-MAIL:
logistics@springer-vienna.com

Martin SCHIFFER

PHOTOGRAPHER

Martin Schiffer worked in international sales in the defense sector for many years before concentrating on his passion, photography. The combination of industry knowledge and photographic expertise is the perfect prerequisite for putting our products and auction exhibits in the right light.

E-MAIL:
m.schiffer@springer-vienna.com

Lucas WININGER

INVENTORY & WAREHOUSE

Lucas Wininger has worked for the company since 2014 as a weapons and ammunition dealer and completed his apprenticeship in our flagship store in Weihburggasse. He will be happy to advise you on all questions concerning the exhibitions and general matter related to the auction.

E-MAIL:
auktion@springer-vienna.com

Workshop

Tomáš CHOVANEC

GUNSMITH

I started my career as a gunsmith 18 years ago. As a trained carpenter, gunsmith and metal engraver, I worked for several years in a large armaments company and then taught practical classes at a Czech gunsmith school for 9 years. Traditional craftsmanship is my passion and that is why I now support the workshop at Joh. Springer’s Erben.

E-MAIL:
service@springer-vienna.com

Antonius von MAGNIS

GUNSMITH APPRENTICE

I want to learn the profession of gunsmith, as hunting has a very long tradition in my family. I am particularly interested in the precision mechanics of rifles and precise work.

E-MAIL:
service@springer-vienna.com

Kevin SCHILLING

GUNSMITH APPRENTICE

I would like to learn the profession of gunsmith because I am interested in the mechanics of rifles and pistols and I find the very accurate and precise way of working fascinating.
I would like to learn the trade at Joh. Springer’s Erben because the company has a very long and traditional history.

E-MAIL:
service@springer-vienna.com