Daniel B. Wesson

Daniel B. Wesson was an American firearms designer and businessman, best known for co-founding the Springfield Armory Company, which later became Smith & Wesson. He played a significant role in developing reliable and innovative revolvers that became popular for military, law enforcement, and civilian use. Wesson's contributions helped establish Smith & Wesson as a leading manufacturer of firearms, known for quality and craftsmanship. His work in firearm design and manufacturing had a lasting impact on the industry, shaping the development of handguns used worldwide.