Private company
National Arms Company
Logo: The Smithsonian Institution, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Company based in Brooklyn1
The National Arms Company was a Brooklyn, New York–based manufacturer of firearms that flourished for a decade in the mid-19th century, around the time of the American Civil War. Among the weapons it manufactured were a derringer that fired the.41 Short (a round it introduced in 1863), and Daniel Moore and David Williamson's Pocket Revolver using the Caliber.32 Teat-fire cartridge (which it made under both the Moore and National Arms marques).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersBrooklyn1
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The National Arms Company was a Brooklyn, New York–based manufacturer of firearms that flourished for a decade in the mid-19th century, around the time of the American Civil War.2
Links
- WikipediaNational Arms Company
- WikidataQ6970468
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