I think this is best explained by Remington, they have a history page on their website I'll add a related link that will get you there...
Firearms safety, ethics, responsibility, history
Go to Remington's web site and look under their Firearms History section.
Remington's web site has a history section on its firearms that will help you.
That would be Remington
Legend has it that Eliphalet Remington made his first barrel in 1816... The Remington Company has a history page that explains this is detail with all the owners, transitions, and all. If you really interested in Remington Firearms you should also consider visiting the Remington Society of America... http://www.remingtonsociety.com == Here is the link to Remington's history page. http://www.remington.com/library/history/company_history.asp
Remington's web site.
Remington
Remington bought them.
Remington firearms were first produced in 1816. Remington is the oldest company in the United States that still produces its original product. Remington is also the oldest manufacturer that has operated continuously in North America.
Remington Firearms Company during WW2
No. Bought by Remington.
Large, modern, industrial