Which famous firearm manufacturer pioneered the "loss-leader pricing strategy" in the 1860s, selling their primary product below cost to dominate the ammunition market?

The business of war has always been lucrative, but some military products have achieved iconic status through groundbreaking marketing strategies. This poll explores how one famous firearm manufacturer revolutionized product marketing in the military industry through innovative distribution and pricing strategies that changed battlefield dynamics forever. Test your knowledge about the business decisions behind legendary military equipment that shaped modern warfare.

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Colt - selling revolvers cheaply to create demand for proprietary ammunition
Winchester - offering discounted rifles to establish their lever-action system as standard
King C. Gillette - selling safety razors below cost to military suppliers while profiting on blade replacements
Smith & Wesson - practically giving away their Model 3 revolvers to create dependency on their proprietary cartridges