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The most respected of firearm companies, Smith & Wesson explores the guns and company history from 1852 to to 1965. Rarely seen historical photographs, advertisements, and company documents culled from the company archives, museums collections, and the private collections of Smith & Wesson collectors make this a must for every gun collector and admirer. Horace Smith and Daniel Baird Wesson shared a dream of manufacturing a firearm that could fire repeatedly, using a new and self-contained cartridge. In 1852, the dream became a reality with the founding of Smith & Wesson Firearms Company. Over the next 154 years, the company grew to be one of the most innovative and respected firearms manufacturers in the world. The story of Smith & Wesson is not only about two knowledgeable and enterprising men but also the story of generations of creative and dedicated men and women. The spirit of innovation generated by the partners has long outlived them. Today Smith & Wesson is synonymous with quality, performance, and durability. Smith & Wesson explores the company history, its people, and significant products from the partners' first venture in 1852 to the sale of the Wesson family business in 1965. This book features rarely seen historical photographs, advertisements, and company documents culled from the company archives, museums collections, and the private collections of Smith & Wesson collectors.Product Identifiers
PublisherArcadia Publishing
ISBN-100738545104
ISBN-139780738545103
eBay Product ID (ePID)54234500
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary Science, Subjects & Themes / Historical, United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Firearms & Weapons, Corporate & Business History, Technology & Engineering, Photography, Antiques & Collectibles, Business & Economics, History
AuthorRoy G. Jinks, Sandra C. Krein
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height0.3in
Item Length9.2in
Item Width6.5in
Item Weight0.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2006
SeriesImages of America Ser.
FormatPerfect
Book TitleSmith and Wesson
Target AudienceTrade
Number of Pages128 Pages