Thomas Bennett, a former first lieutenant in an African American regiment during the Civil War, played a crucial role in building the Winchester company into what it is today. He was a successful businessman and gun designer, and his relationship with John Moses Browning, another famous gun designer, was complex and ultimately led to a falling out. Bennett's legacy is a testament to his perseverance and dedication to his work, even as the company faced challenges and ultimately fell into receivership. [... more]

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Thomas Bennett, a first lieutenant in an African-American regiment during the Civil War, built the Winchester company into a global brand, mentored by auto, tech, and podcasting's brightest minds, and credited with finding one of the greatest gun designers of all time, John Moses Browning. [... more]

Thomas Bennett, a former college wrestler and first lieutenant in an African-American regiment during the Civil War, played a crucial role in building the Winchester company into a global brand. He discovered gun designer John Moses Browning and helped promote the Winchester brand worldwide, but their relationship ended due to a contract dispute. Bennett's legacy continued even after his retirement, and his story is a fascinating look at the history of a great American brand. [... more]