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Horace Smith (1808–1893) was an American firearms designer and manufacturer who partnered with Daniel B. Wesson to establish Smith & Wesson in 1856. Before founding the successful company, he collaborated with Wesson on the Volcanic rifle, an early lever-action repeating firearm that used a self-contained rocket ball cartridge. Smith also contributed to the development of a metallic cartridge system, leading to the production of the Smith & Wesson Model 1 revolver.
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Who was Horace Smith?
Horace Smith was an American firearms designer and manufacturer who lived from 1808 to 1893. He is best known for his partnership with Daniel B. Wesson and the company that became Smith & Wesson.
When did Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson establish Smith & Wesson?
Smith and Wesson formed their new company in 1856 after earlier work on the Volcanic repeating firearm. The partnership later became one of the most recognizable names in American firearms manufacturing.
What was the Volcanic rifle connection to Horace Smith?
Before Smith & Wesson, Horace Smith worked with Daniel Wesson on the Volcanic rifle and related repeating firearms. Their earlier company developed a self-contained cartridge system and helped establish the partners' reputation.
What happened to the company before Smith & Wesson was formed?
The earlier Volcanic business was renamed Volcanic Repeating Arms in 1855 and was purchased by Oliver Winchester. Smith and Wesson then left that venture and formed the 1856 company that carried their own names.
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