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- Stock symbol: SWHC
- Annual revenue (2007): $295.6 million
- Founders: Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson
- Year established: 1852
- Industry: Firearms and ammunition
- Phone: 413-747-3286
- Fax: 413-747-3317
- HQ: Springfield, Massachusetts
- CEO: Michael F. Golden
- CFO: John A. Kelly
- Staff (as of 2006): 832
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Smith & Wesson is one of the oldest and currently the largest gun manufacturer in the United States. The company became famous for its continuing design innovations, particularly with revolvers. It has also developed different types of ammunition, and has close ties with military and law enforcement agencies throughout America.
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Key Dates
- 1852: Company founded under the name Volcanic Repeating Arms Company
- 1856: Smith and Wesson leave Volcanic to produce separate catridge-and-revolver weapons
- 1861: Outbreak of the American Civil War puts Smith and Wesson weapons in high demand
- 1964: Company leaves Wesson family control
- 1987: Purchased by a British company, Tomkins PLC, for $112 million
- March, 2000: Signed an agreement with the Clinton administration to implement new safety and design standards and limit sale and distribution of their products
- May 11, 2001: Acquired by the Saf-T-Hammer Corporation for $15 million (assuming an additional $30 million in debts)
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Smith and Wesson Questions
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A Kevin Smith inspired question... What does it sound like when doves cry? 8 AnswersHow can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world thats so cold? (a world thats so cold) Maybe Im just 2 demanding (maybe, maybe Im like my father) Maybe Im... read more -
Who is the better director/writer Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino? 3 AnswersI love Tarantino films because The career of Quentin Tarantino instantly became the stuff of Hollywood legend. Of course, winning an Oscar, Golden Globe and nu... read more -
Did Will Smith Died? Nov 22, 2009? 5 AnswersWell, to at least give you the benefit of the doubt. The actor is not dead and this propaganda is your usual "celeb-died-on-car-crash". Trusted Source: http://b... read more -
Why did Mrs. Smith's change the name of their Pumpkin Custard pie to Classic Pumpkin? 1 AnswerHmmm. I'm not sure but it would sure be interesting to find out. If customer service can't answer you I'm not sure who can. Anyone? It's been a while (2002) sin... read more
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@common_squirrel i know a dude who packs a smith and wesson. don't make me lure him outta the smokey mts.
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#classicmoviequotes That's a Smith & Wesson, and you've had your six.
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@cabobscansen excuse me? Go crawl back up Tubby Limbaugh's ass, w/ your Smith and Wesson & your Patriot friends, dolt tea bagging simpleton
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