A comprehensive survey of some of the most important arms manufacturers in the history of the country. Located in a large 2,000 square foot gallery the exhibit begins with the American Revolution and brings this fascinating story up to the present day.
Smith & Wesson .32 Double Action Fourth Model Revolver, ca. 1892, Smith & Wesson Co., Springfield, MA
This gun was commissioned for the Columbian Exposition of 1893, held in Chicago. Usually Smith & Wesson used only factory…
Smith & Wesson .22 Caliber Model 1 First Issue Revolver, ca. 1857 – 1860, Smith & Wesson Co., Springfield, MA
In 1858, Smith & Wesson revolutionized the firearms and ammunition industry with their Model 1 Revolver. It had a seven-shot…
Garand, Model M-1, Rifle, 30 caliber, Springfield, Armory, Springfield, MA
The Garand, Model M-1 rifle is considered by many historians to be the most important rifle ever invented. Developed at…
Cased Pocket Revolver, .28 Caliber, Massachusetts Arms Co., Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, MA
This cased Massachusetts Arms Company pocket revolver is a .28 caliber six-shot pistol which has a 3" octagonal barrel. This…
Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action Third Model Revolver, ca. 1892, Smith & Wesson Co., Springfield, MA
This revolver was decorated by Tiffany and Co. for the display at the Colombian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago. It…
Blow Back Carbine, Rifle, 9 MM, Smith & Wesson Co., Springfield, MA
In 1941 the U.S. Army adopted the Winchester designed Carbine to fire a newly developed Carbine cartridge. In the later…
Ngombe Ngulu Prestige Sword
This Central African Ngombe Ngulu sword was reputedly used for executions. Later, it became a sign of prestige. It was…
