The story
Founded by Franklin W. Olin in 1898.1
Private company
Western Cartridge Company
Logo: Western Cartridge corporation, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Manufacturer of ammunition
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.2 It was founded by Franklin W. Olin.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1898Founded1
- Industryweapons industry1
- HeadquartersEast Alton1
- Websitewww.olin.com
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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.2
Leadership
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- FounderFranklin W. Olin1
Products and brands
- firearm
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1898Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.olin.com1
- WikipediaWestern Cartridge Company
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ7987693
Sources
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- 4Wikimedia CommonsWestern Cartridge Company photo by RodeMaster, CC BY-SA 3.0