Smith & Wesson no 2 Old Model (or no 2 Army) - General characteristics of the no 2 Old Model - Old type of hammer knurling - Later trigger checkering - Grip escutcheon and screw variations - Firm and patent markings - Serial number marking (tiny and large dies) - Assembly marks - Mech...
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Smith & Wesson Corp., was founded in 1852 by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson. Mr. Wesson purchased Mr. Smith’s interest in 1873. The Wesson family sold Smith & Wesson Corp. to Bangor Punta Corp. in 1965. Lear Siegler Corporation purchased Bangor Punta in...