Private company

Union Metallic Cartridge Company

Logo: Gaul, Gilbert William, 1855-1919, artist, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Subsidiary of Remington Arms

The Union Metallic Cartridge Company (UMC) was an early manufacturer of cartridge ammunition for small arms. The company was founded in 1867 during the most rapid evolution of cartridge design to date.2 It is headquartered in Bridgeport.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1867Founded1
  • HeadquartersBridgeport1

The Union Metallic Cartridge Company (UMC) was an early manufacturer of cartridge ammunition for small arms. The company was founded in 1867 during the most rapid evolution of cartridge design to date.2

Products and brands

  • ammunition

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1867Founded Founded1

Sources

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