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  • Oliver Winchester: Founder of one of the most widely recognized names in the world of firearms

    11/30/2019 1:55:10 AM PST · by ammodotcom · 12 replies
    Ammo.com ^ | 11/30/2019 | Ammo.com
    Today marks an important day in 2nd Amendment history. It is the birthday of Oliver Winchester – founder of one of the most widely recognized names in the world of firearms.Oliver Winchester was born in Boston, on November 30, 1810. He started his career with a clothing company based out of New York City and New Haven, Connecticut. After successfully running this aspect of his business, Winchester began to look for new opportunities. Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson (yes, that “Smith & Wesson” who later formed the Smith & Wesson Revolver Company) acquired and improved a rifle design with...