can anyone tell me when S&W made shotgun shells of any gauge
S&W 16ga shells
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I doubt that S&W ever actually manufactured shotgun shells. Probably
made by some one else for S&W and sold with their name on the box.
made by some one else for S&W and sold with their name on the box.
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According to the SCSW (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson), Smith and Wesson acquired Alcan (Alton, Illinois) in 1972. They manufactured all of the standard gauges of shotgun shells, as well as pistol and rifle bullets. Some of the boxes are stamped "Fiocchi."
Most of the boxes are blue with white lettering, or white with blue lettering. Many of the boxes indicate "Member Smith & Wesson Sporting Goods Group." A slightly different (and perhaps unique) box in orange and black with white lettering states "S&W Ammunition Company" with the name "Power Mate." All of the shells had an S&W headstamp.
More specifically, in response to your question of when they manufactured shotgun shells, it probably lasted from the early 1970's into the 1980's (but I am sure one of our forum members with expertise in this area can be more precise).
Most of the boxes are blue with white lettering, or white with blue lettering. Many of the boxes indicate "Member Smith & Wesson Sporting Goods Group." A slightly different (and perhaps unique) box in orange and black with white lettering states "S&W Ammunition Company" with the name "Power Mate." All of the shells had an S&W headstamp.
More specifically, in response to your question of when they manufactured shotgun shells, it probably lasted from the early 1970's into the 1980's (but I am sure one of our forum members with expertise in this area can be more precise).
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the box i found is 16 ga and blue with white lettering thanks for the help
mkk41
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Just picked this box of 12ga up a few weeks ago.
When I started reloading , ya could still find Alcan powders and primers. Alcan powders were made in Scotland and had square cut flakes.
When I started reloading , ya could still find Alcan powders and primers. Alcan powders were made in Scotland and had square cut flakes.
