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 Typical consumer packaging from the Western Cartridge Company, c. 1960 | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arms industry |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Founder | Franklin W. Olin |
| Fate | Merged onto Olin Corporation |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
| Products | Small arms and ammunition |
| Website | www |
The Western Cartridge Company was an American manufacturer of small arms and ammunition formerly based in East Alton, Illinois. Founded in 1898, it was the forerunner of the Olin Corporation, formed in 1944, of which Western was absorbed into.[1] Prior to that, Western acquired the Winchester Repeating Arms Company after Winchester went into receivership in 1931.[2] The two would merge in 1935 to form Winchester-Western.[3]
- ^ "ARMS MERGER VOTED; Western Cartridge to Be Absorbed by Olin Corporation". New York Times. 12 December 1944. Retrieved 2009-11-01.
- ^ "PLANS TO ACQUIRE WINCHESTER ARMS; Western Cartridge Company in Deal With Committee Acting for Creditors". New York Times. 19 October 1931. Retrieved 2009-11-01.
- ^ "THE WINCHESTER STORY". Hodgdon Powder Company. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
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