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Founding of the Firearms Business
- When
- 1816
- Where
- Ilion, New York
Remington's gun impressed contestants in a late 1816 shooting match, leading to the business's establishment in Ilion.
At age 23 in late 1816, Remington entered a shooting match. Although he finished second, his well-made gun impressed other contestants, marking the origin of the firearms business in Ilion, New York.
Sources
- Remington Arms Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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