[PzLdr]

Smith and Wesson just bought Thompson Center which, in addition to making S&W a major force in black powder, gives S&W control of the new bolt action TC rifles that are going on the market this year, and access to NEF/H&R, which T/C had already bought.

Oh yeah, and now S&W has access to T/C’s rifle barrel operation.

[Rockpile]

"....and access to NEF/H&R, which T/C had already bought."

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H&R 1871/NEF is a subsidiary of Marlin.