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| == Famous S&W revolvers == | == Famous S&W revolvers == | ||
| Model 3 (First automatic ejection of used ammunition) | Model 3 (First automatic ejection of used ammunition). | ||
| Model 10 (First 38 Special) | Model 10 (First 38 Special). | ||
| Model 15 (First low weight 357 Magnum) | Model 15 (First low weight 357 Magnum). | ||
| Model 27 (First 357 Magnum) | Model 27 (First 357 Magnum). | ||
| Model 60 (First stainless made 357 Magnum) | Model 60 (First stainless made 357 Magnum). | ||
| Model 29 (First 44 Magnum) | Model 29 (First 44 Magnum). | ||
| Model 1917 (First revolver that could fire 45ACP pistol ammunition) | Model 1917 (First revolver that could fire 45ACP pistol ammunition). | ||
| Model 586 (First heavy duty medium weight 357 Magnum) | Model 586 (First heavy duty medium weight 357 Magnum). | ||
| Model 625 (Holds the world record for 2 x 6 shoots with reload) | Model 625 (Holds the world record for 2 x 6 shoots with reload). | ||
| == Famous S&W pistols == | == Famous S&W pistols == | ||
| Model 39 (First US designed double action pistol in 9mm Luger) | Model 39 (First US designed double action pistol in 9mm Luger). | ||
| Model 59 (First high capacity double action pistol in 9mm Luger) | Model 59 (First high capacity double action pistol in 9mm Luger). | ||
| (post-1856 history needed) | (post-1856 history needed) | ||
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Smith & Wesson is a manufacturer of handguns located in Springfield, Massachusetts.
History of Smith & Wesson
In 1852 partners Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson formed a company to produce a lever action pistol nicknamed "The Volcanic". The company formed by the partners came to be known as the ""Volcanic Repeating Arms Company", and due to financial difficulties this company came into the majority ownership of investor Oliver Winchester.
In 1856 the partners left the Volcanic Company to begin a new company and manufacture a newly designed revolver and cartridge combination. The timing of the founding of this new company was quite fortuitous, as the arrival of the Civil War five years later produced a great demand for Smith & Wesson's products.
Smith & Wesson is famous for the many types of ammuniton it has introduced over the years, for its first double action high capacity pistols and for its legendary revolvers.
Ammunition types developed by S&W
22 Long Rifle. 38 Special. 357 Magnum. 40 Smith & Wesson. 41 Magnum. 44 Magnum. 500 Smith & Wesson.
Famous S&W revolvers
Model 3 (First automatic ejection of used ammunition). Model 10 (First 38 Special). Model 15 (First low weight 357 Magnum). Model 27 (First 357 Magnum). Model 60 (First stainless made 357 Magnum). Model 29 (First 44 Magnum). Model 1917 (First revolver that could fire 45ACP pistol ammunition). Model 586 (First heavy duty medium weight 357 Magnum). Model 625 (Holds the world record for 2 x 6 shoots with reload).
Famous S&W pistols
Model 39 (First US designed double action pistol in 9mm Luger). Model 59 (First high capacity double action pistol in 9mm Luger).
(post-1856 history needed)