American brand SMITH & WESSON is a well-known manufacturer of weapons whose history dates back to 1852. In the past, it became famous mainly thanks to the revolvers, but now its offer includes a wide range of pistols and assault rifles.  Thanks to the popularity of this brand, there was a demand e.g. for airsoft or air weapons of this brand. Therefore, this brand decided to grant the licensing right to the manufacture of the airsoft and air replica models of its weapons. Nowadays, such licensed replicas are manufactured by e.g. company Umarex (Germany).