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Oliver Winchester

Oliver Winchester: The Rifleman’s Rifle Maker

Oliver Fisher Winchester was an American businessman and politician who founded the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Born November 30, 1810, on a poor Boston farm, Winchester initially worked various jobs, including carpentry, clerking, and farming, before establishing himself as a successful men’s shirt manufacturer. As a teenager, Oliver trained to become a church builder, but […]

Gaston Glock

Gaston Glock: The Man Behind The Gun

Gaston Glock is a name synonymous with innovation in the world of firearms. Born on July 19, 1929, in Vienna, Austria, Glock started his career by manufacturing curtain rods and knives. However, his unexpected venture into the firearms industry would leave a lasting impact. Without prior experience in gun design, Glock revolutionized the industry by […]