The forgotten 1850s company that secretly connects Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and the legendary Henry rifle
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Volcanic Repeating Arms, a short-lived 1850s venture, secretly connected the origins of Winchester and Smith & Wesson. This company played a pivotal role in developing early repeating firearms, laying the groundwork for the legendary Henry rifle and subsequent lever-action guns, before these entities became household names.
Before Winchester became a household name and before Smith & Wesson built its revolver empire, a short lived 1850s venture quietly tied them together. That company, Volcanic Repeating Arms, helped set the stage for the Henry rifle and the lever guns that followed.