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By the 1970s, SIG’s small arms division was expanding to include Hämmerli Target Arms from Lenzburg, Switzerland, and J.P. Sauer & Sohn, GmbH, of Eckernförde, West Germany, known worldwide for their hunting rifles. In the 1980s, SIG set its sights on the United States of America.
Its predecessor SIGARMS was founded in Virginia in 1985 to import and distribute SIG Sauer firearms into the United States: Its headquarters were moved to New Hampshire in 1990. This company was renamed Sig Sauer, Inc. in 2007, and since 2000 is organizationally separate from SIG Sauer GmbH.
3 dni temu · ‘Toy gun’ kept in basement for 10 years found to be rare WWII rifle The surprise discovery at the Coastal Defense Museum at the former 19th-century Fort Gerhard in the town of Świnoujście was made when a staff member carrying out an inventory recognized the gun as a Volkssturmgewehr VG 1-2 (people’s assault rifle). A simple bolt-action rifle made of sheet metal, the weapon was produced ...
4 dni temu · A rare World War II rifle sat in storage at a museum in Poland for over a decade years after being mistaken for a “toy” gun. Photos show the simple, unique weapon. A private collector donated ...
13 kwi 2022 · In early 1985 SIGArms opened in Tysons Corner, VA, importing P220s and P230s for U.S. enthusiasts. The demand was heavy enough to force the company to move to a bigger location in Herndon, VA.
13 paź 2021 · SIG is more than just a name in the firearms industry, it is a powerhouse. From a simple beginning to its current status, SIG has come a very long way. To the surprise of many, SIG Sauer actually started as a wagon-wheel factory in 1853.
18 sie 2020 · It was the first and oldest German firearms manufacturer and produced mostly high-quality civilian hunting weapons—but during World War II the company also produced the Karabiner 98K rifle for...
