Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms in a transaction initially valued at $160 million, combining two iconic American gunmakers. The deal significantly expands Smith & Wesson’s hunting and precision rifle portfolio and raises questions about the future of Savage firearms.
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Savage Arms, one of America’s oldest firearms companies, has been acquired by another of the US’ oldest firearms giants - Smith & Wesson. Formed in 1894 by inventor and businessman Arthur Savage. Previously, Savage was a subsidiary of Vista Outdoor until 2019, when Savag...
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MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced it has acquired Savage Arms, Inc., the 132-year-old Westfield, Massachusetts-based maker of legendary rifles and shotguns, from JDH Holdings, for $160 mil...
Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms in a $160 million cash-and-stock transaction, expanding its presence in the hunting rifle and shotgun markets. The post Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms in $160 Million Deal appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Smith & Wesson's $160 million purchase of Savage Arms puts two major long-gun lines under one roof. A practical growth playbook for independent FFL dealers: audit your supplier concentration, lock terms while two reps still compete, and make sure local buyers can actually find you.
Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms from JDH Capital, adding 132 years of bolt-action rifles and shotguns to its lineup. Read the original story: Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms: 130 Years of Bolt Guns and $160 Million in Annual Sales
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