> After some fumbling around with another company that went bust just as the deal
> was made, the Swedes came up with one, a company which rejoiced in the name
> Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB ("Husqvarna Weapon Factory, Inc.," more or less).²

This is the point at which I did a double-take. I'm familiar enough with their line of lawnmowers and such, but had no idea they'd been in the weapons manufacturing line.