Smith and Wesson - Norwich CT ?

Lee Enfield said:
Has anyone seen a Norwich address before?
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They did begin in Norwich manufacturing the volcanic rifles, whaling guns and exploding ammunition for said whaling gun. I also believe they also made a .41 magazine pistol in the same factory. The usual markings are , "CAST STEEL", "SMITH & WESSON/ NORWICH CT." Check out the short history from their website: http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_757941_-1_757938_757812_image
 
Maple Leaf's link of course puts it to rest from the horse's mouth, but to build on Norwich a bit: There was a ton of firearms manufacturers in Norwich during the mid through late 19th century. Norwich Historical society and others have a lot of published information on that topic, a lot is online. They reference Smith & Wesson as being one of the several manufacturers in that area.
 
maple leaf said:
They did begin in Norwich manufacturing the volcanic rifles, whaling guns and exploding ammunition for said whaling gun. I also believe they also made a .41 magazine pistol in the same factory. The usual markings are , "CAST STEEL", "SMITH & WESSON/ NORWICH CT." Check out the short history from their website: http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_757941_-1_757938_757812_image
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The reason that they went under is that in 1853 I would take a 1848 Dragoon or 1851 Navy in a heart beat over this S&W.

Clumsy action and it doesn't point very well.

It was a great technical advance over Cap and Ball, but quite flawed in the execution as a serviceable pistol.

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