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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.
Production of arms started in 1860 at the request of the Swiss Army. Between 1970 and 1975, SIG purchased Swiss-based Hämmerli AG as well as the German-based Hämmerli in Tiengen and SAUER & SOHN GmbH in Eckernförde.
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.
History. [edit] Development. [edit] In 1978, the Swiss armed forces formulated requirements for a successor to the Stgw 57 battle rifle (known commercially as the SG 510) using the 7.5×55mm GP 11 cartridge.
18 sie 2020 · Its first foray into firearms came in 1864 when it received a contract to produce 30,000 muzzle loading Prelaz-Burnand rifles for the Swiss Army.
9 gru 2021 · J. P. Sauer and Sohn had predominantly manufactured rifles and handguns prior to the Second World War, although they produced 38H handguns for the Nazi army throughout the conflict. They returned to handgun design under SIG’s ownership, and helped to introduce the innovative double-action trigger and hammer-lowering decocking lever features ...
12 wrz 2016 · SIG Sauer is a namesake synonymous with engineering excellence, consistent and reliable performance, and continual innovation. Here’s the rich history behind how they got started.
