Where are Smith and Wessons made?

Where are Smith and Wessons made?

Springfield, Massachusetts
Smith & Wesson, American firearms manufacturer based in Springfield, Massachusetts. The partnership was first founded in 1852 by Horace Smith (1808–93) and Daniel B.

Does the military use Smith and Wesson?

Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWHC) will not make the U.S. Army’s next standard-issue sidearm. The Army didn’t select Smith & Wesson and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), its partner in the project, as finalists in the competition to replace the Beretta M9, the Army’s current pistol.

What is the serial number on a Smith and Wesson Model 469?

Hey I just inherited a smith and Wesson model 469 serial number TAD4066. It says signature model on right side of grip. Just wondering safety issues or any concerns I should know about before using the pistol. I have Gus but never even heard of one of these.

Are there any recalls on Smith and Wesson 9mm pistols?

RECALL: This warning is issued for Smith & Wesson 9mm Semiautomatic Pistols which were shipped from the factory between May 1, 1983 and February 26, 1986. Included are Models 439, 459, 469, 539, 559, 639, 659 and 669 but only with serial numbers in the following ranges:

Who are the owners of Smith and Wesson?

Family owned by the Wesson Family from 1874–1965. Smith & Wesson became a subsidiary of Bangor-Punta from 1965–1983. Between 1983–1987, Smith & Wesson was owned by the Lear Siegler Co. On May 22, 1987, it was sold to R.L.Tomkins, a British holding company.

How big is the magazine on a Smith and Wesson?

It is a traditional double-action pistol with a 3.5-inch barrel, equipped with a slide-mounted safety/decocker. Magazine capacity is 12 rounds. When Smith & Wesson introduced its “third-generation” series of semiautomatics, several similar pistols succeeded the Model 469.