1861day.year
Eliphalet Remington
(1793 - 1861)
American inventor and businessman, founded Remington Arms
American inventor and businessman
founded Remington Arms
American inventor and entrepreneur who founded the Remington Arms Company, a pioneer in firearms manufacturing.
Eliphalet Remington, born in 1793, was an American gunsmith and businessman who laid the foundation for Remington Arms. He crafted his first flintlock rifle barrel by hand in 1816, demonstrating exceptional skill in metalwork. Recognizing the demand for reliable firearms on the American frontier, he established a manufacturing workshop in Ilion, New York. Remington's company introduced innovations in mass production and quality control, becoming one of the largest arms manufacturers in the world. His commitment to precision and durability helped standardize firearm production in the 19th century. Remington's entrepreneurial spirit influenced the industrial growth of Upstate New York until his death in 1861.
1861
Eliphalet Remington
Remington Arms