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Smith & Wesson's origins can be traced to 1850, when Horace Smith and D B. Wesson first became acquainted while working as subcontractors supervising the manufacturing of different firearms at the Robbins and Lawrence Company in Windsor, Vermont. Now, after more than 160 years in existence, the company created by their eventual partnership is one of the most well-respected of its kind. As you might imagine, a lot can happen—and be forgotten—during such an expansive history. With that in mind, here are 10 things you probably didn't know about Smith & Wesson.

Smith & Wesson has announced the addition of the .357 Magnum caliber to the Model 1854 series.

Smith & Wesson has announced the release of the Model 1854 chambered .45-70 Government.

Smith & Wesson is relocating its headquarters and a significant portion of its operations to Tennessee due to changing business climate for firearms manufacturing in Massachusetts.

Smith & Wesson has introduced the next evolution of its lever-action rifle: the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter Series.

Smith & Wesson announces that it has produced and shipped over 3 million of its M&P Shield pistols.

Back when life was mellow, I read a book by Robert Ruark called “Use Enough Gun,” which pretty much describes it. Ruark also wrote “The Old Man and the Boy,” which should be required reading for every young person.