Smith & Wesson first started in 1852, but failed. They tried again in 1856 and had success, and have been making guns since. So, if you go by their second attempt they've been at it 157 years. If you go by their first attempt it's 161 years.
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The Book of Colt Firearms. History of Smith and Wesson. Standard catalog of Smith and Wesson. Ruger, the man and his guns.
Tales of the Gun - 1998 Guns of Smith and Wesson was released on: USA: 1999
L.C. Smith and his family produced guns but are not of Smith and Wesson fame. He is, however, the namesake for the L.C. Smith Shotgun.
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Smith and Wesson manufacture guns and firearms. They are the official guns that are used by the FBI, but are also standard issue to other police and armed forces.
Unfortunately, no. You see, that is not the correct interrogative helping verb. The correct question would be "Are there Smith and Wesson guns made in Germany?"
No. Any manufacturer that adheres to industry standards for ammunition can supply ammunition for Smith and Wesson firearms.
Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 3rd ed., by Supica and Nahas
Auction Arms Gunbroker Guns America
Smith & Wesson M&P40
NO, it would be illegal