About Capricorn
A Legacy of Craftsmanship. A Future Built on Precision. For generations, our work has been guided by one simple principle: whatever we build, we build it with precision, care, and pride. What began as a small workshop in 1946 has grown into a modern firearms manufacturing company, carrying forward generations of craftsmanship while embracing new technologies and modern engineering.
Today, Capricorn Art Works Pvt. Ltd. represents the next chapter of that journey,combining heritage, engineering, craftsmanship, and innovation to create firearms built for the modern Indian market.
Capricorn’s story is shaped by years of experience, craftsmanship, and a continued pursuit of better engineering. What began as a foundation of traditional expertise has evolved into a modern manufacturing approach focused on consistency, innovation, and quality.
The Beginning
A workshop was established by Kalu Singh Bhati, marking the beginning of a legacy built on craftsmanship, precision, and hands-on skill. The workshop initially began manufacturing single-barrel shotguns.
The Next Generation
The Birth of Capricorn
A New Chapter
Today, Capricorn has four pistol platforms in production, with a vision to continue expanding its product range for the Indian market. With future generations joining the business, the legacy continues to evolve—bringing together traditional craftsmanship, modern engineering, and new ideas for the future.
Our history
The story of Capricorn Art Works Pvt. Ltd. began in 1946 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with a skilled craftsman named Kalu Singh Bhati. Known for his exceptional ability to work with wood, steel, and other materials, he built his reputation through patience, precision,and an uncompromising approach to craftsmanship.
His journey into gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing began unexpectedly when a firearm belonging to the then King of Marwar developed a malfunction that others were unable to repair. Kalu Singh Bhati was called upon to examine it. His ability to understandthe mechanism and successfully restore the firearm marked the beginning of a new chapter.
With this recognition came the opportunity to enter licensed firearm manufacturing. The early workshop focused on single-barrel shotguns, gradually expanding its capabilities as future generations joined the business.
Over the decades, the workshop developed expertise across multiple firearm platforms, including double-barrel, pump-action, and semi-automatic shotguns, while preserving the craftsmanship and attention to detail that defined its beginnings.
In 2018, Capricorn Art Works Pvt. Ltd. was established to carry this heritage into modern firearm manufacturing.
Combining traditional gunsmithing knowledge with contemporary manufacturing processes, the company began developing and producing its own pistolplatforms in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Today, Capricorn continues this legacy through a growing range of Indian-manufactured pistols, bringing together heritage, precision engineering, and modern manufacturing standards.
From a craftsman’s workshop in 1946 to a modern Indian firearm manufacturer , the journey continues.
About the Owner
Today that same discipline runs through a facility built around modern precision manufacturing, from CNC machining to CAD based design to careful quality checks at every stage. What used to take a master craftsman days to shape by hand can now be made with tighter tolerances and far greater consistency, without losing the standard of care that has defined our work since 1944.
We do not share the specifics of our machinery or how our production floor is set up. As with any serious manufacturer, that is simply part of protecting the integrity of what we build. What we can tell you is this. Every pistol that leaves this facility passes through the same standard our great grandfather set with his own hands. Built right. Tested thoroughly. Never rushed.
Jagmohan Singh Bhati has never run this company chasing money. He runs it because he believes in the work itself. That is still the standard we hold ourselves to. Every decision we make, from the materials we choose to the finish on a single pistol, starts with the question of whether it is right, not whether it is easy or cheap.
We build a product that carries real weight and real consequence. We take that seriously. From the materials we use to the way we handle certification and compliance, every part of our process reflects an understanding that trust has to be earned, and it has to be earned again with every single pistol we make.
Every pistol we build starts and ends its journey on Indian soil. From the raw materials to the hands that shape them, we have always believed that a country capable of building its own future should not have to look outside its own borders to arm the people who protect it.
Our relationship with a dealer does not end at delivery. If something needs attention, we are there for it. A pistol carrying the Capricorn name is something we stand behind for as long as it is in use.
Explore four distinctive platforms, each engineered and finished in-house.
