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.
