Shotguns / Smith & Wesson

Smith & Wesson

World-famous American handgun manufacturer from Springfield, Massachusetts, primarily producing revolvers and pistols with limited shotgun production during 1972-1980s and 2006-2010.

Country: United States
Founded: 1856
Status: Active

History

Founded in 1856 as Smith & Wesson Revolver Company in Springfield, MA by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson. Primarily handgun/handcuff manufacturer. Bought Noble shotgun patents in 1972, produced Model 916 pump-action with quality issues, exited shotgun market mid-1980s. Reentered shotgun market November 2006, discontinued circa 2010. Core business remains handguns.

Shotgun Models

Competition and hunting shotguns