Episode 1 of 4
1852 Partnership Formation
- When
- 1852
- Where
- Norwich, Connecticut
Daniel B. Wesson formed a partnership in 1852 to develop magazine arms, establishing the foundation for the Smith & Wesson name.
Wesson formed a partnership in 1852 for the purpose of developing the magazine arms later to be manufactured under the Smith & Wesson name. This venture was established in Norwich, Connecticut, to develop the Volcanic rifle, the first repeating rifle.
Sources
- Horace Smith (inventor) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
- Smith & Wesson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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