Smith & Wesson rises on higher Q3 sales
** Shares of gun maker Smith & Wesson SWBI.O rise 11% to $13.08 premarket
** Posts Q3 net sales of $135.70 mln, up 17.1% over the year earlier
** Attributes growth and market share gains to brand strength, product assortment and new offerings
** Company expects Q4 sales to rise 10%-12% over the year earlier
** Up to last close, shares up 19.5% YTD
(Reporting by Avinash P in Bengaluru)
((Avinash.P@thomsonreuters.com;))
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Smith & Wesson rises on higher Q3 sales