Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The year 1852 marked a turning point in the history of American firearms. It was during this pivotal year that Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson first met and began to collaborate on their dream of creating a firearm that could be fired repeatedly without reloading with loose powder, leading to their first venture the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company. In 1856, Horace and Daniel divested from the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company, establishing their second partnership, the Smith & Wesson Company. What began as the Model 1 became a legacy of innovation and American craftsmanship. For 170 years we have been dedicated to your freedom, quality and security and plan to do so for centuries to come.
Michael Helms is a firearms historian, author, journalist, and collector based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Throughout his career, Micheal has focused on Smith & Wesson and the rise of the cartridge load revolver in the 1850’s and 1860’s. In this episode, Michael dives into the innovations and challenges leading up to 1852, the pivotal year that set the stage for a legacy of American craftsmanship.
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Official History of Smith & Wesson® Episode 1 Video | Smith & Wesson®
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The year 1852 marked a turning point in the history of American firearms. It was during this pivotal year that Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson first met and began to collaborate on their dream of creating a firearm that could be fired repeatedly without reloading with loose powder, leading to their first venture the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company. In 1856, Horace and Daniel divested from the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company, establishing their second partnership, the Smith & Wesson Company. What began as the Model 1 became a legacy of innovation and American craftsmanship. For 170 years we have been dedicated to your freedom, quality and security and plan to do so for centuries to come.
Michael Helms is a firearms historian, author, journalist, and collector based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Throughout his career, Micheal has focused on Smith & Wesson and the rise of the cartridge load revolver in the 1850’s and 1860’s. In this episode, Michael dives into the innovations and challenges leading up to 1852, the pivotal year that set the stage for a legacy of American craftsmanship.
Learn more about Our Story: smith-wesson.com/ourstory
As gun builders and Americans, Smith & Wesson® is dedicated to your freedom and the security and promise of the Second Amendment.
Subscribe to our Channel: sw-inc.co/YouTube
Official History of Smith & Wesson® Episode 1 Video | Smith & Wesson®
#SmithAndWesson #History
