Volcanic Repeating Arms
The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company was an American company formed in 1855 by partners Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson to develop Walter Hunt's Rocket Ball ammunition and lever action mechanism. Volcanic made an improved version of the Rocket Ball ammunition, and a carbine and pistol version of the lever action gun to fire it. While the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company was short-lived, its descendants, Winchester Repeating Arms Company and Smith & Wesson became major firearms manufactures.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Weapons |
| Predecessor | Smith & Wesson Company |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Founders | Horace Smith; Daniel B. Wesson |
| Defunct | 1856 |
| Fate | Acquired |
| Successor | New Haven Arms Company |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Horace Smith; Daniel B. Wesson; Benjamin Tyler Henry; Oliver Winchester; Courtlandt Palmer |
| Products | Rifles, Pistols, Ammunition |
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