America’s revolver and pistol giant since 1852.
Smith & Wesson built its name on revolvers like the Model 29 and modern M&P pistols. In India it partners for licensed revolvers and pistols, and its M&P replicas are popular airguns.
| Founded | 1852 in Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Maryville, Tennessee |
| Country | USA |
| Known for | Firearms and ammunition |
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (S&W) is an American firearm manufacturer headquartered in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Smith & Wesson was founded by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson as the "Smith & Wesson Revolver Company" in 1856, after their previous company, also called the "Smith & Wesson Company" and later renamed as "Volcanic Repeating Arms", was sold to Oliver Winchester and became the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The modern Smith & Wesson had been previously owned by Bangor Punta and Tomkins plc before being acquired by Saf-T-Hammer Corporation in 2001. Smith & Wesson was a unit of American Outdoor Brands Corporation from 2016 to 2020 until the company was spun out in 2020.
Source: Wikipedia — Smith & Wesson. Figures are as published there and may change.
