Daniel B. Wesson II

American gunsmith (1916–1978)

Daniel Baird Wesson II (April 22, 1916 – November 24, 1978) was an American inventor and firearms maker, who in 1968 founded the company now known as Dan Wesson Firearms. He was the great-grandson of inventor and firearms maker Daniel Baird Wesson, a co-founder of Smith & Wesson.2

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Born Apr 28, 1916, died Nov 11, 1978.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedAmherst College3

Career

Occupation: inventor.5

Personal life

  • BornApr 28, 1916, Springfield6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7