Connecticut is the cradle of America's military industry, where an array of military factories, both large and small, are converged.
Currently, the most famous three military factories are Colt, Remington, and Winchester.
Zhu Wencong came to Winchester, a company that had not yet completed its reorganization; it wouldn't be until May 22, 1866, that the Winchester Repeating Arms Company was born.
Although not yet in its complete form, their military factory was ramping up production of lever-action repeating rifles to support the Northern Federation.
Oliver Winchester greeted him personally at the factory entrance with his team, Benjamin Tyler Henry and Nelson King.
This was the first time Zhu Wencong received VIP treatment, and from a company still in its infancy, with none of the airs one might expect.
Indeed, when a shareholder of the Colt Company visited, it was a must for Winchester to greet them personally.
