Springfield Armory (U.S.)

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Dates:
Active 1900
Active 1948

Biographical notes:

Federal armory established at Springfield, Mass., in 1794; by 1890 had become the U.S. Army's main laboratory for testing and developing new small arms which it manufactured until its closing in 1968.

From the description of Statement of expenditures, 1900-1948. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70938180

From the description of Springfield Armory progress reports, 1961-1967. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70938326

From the description of Phase out information, 1964-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70938323

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Subjects:

  • Armories
  • Armories
  • Firearms
  • Firearms
  • Firearms industry and trade
  • Firearms industry and trade
  • Ordnance
  • Plant shutdowns

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  • United States (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Springfield (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Springfield (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Springfield (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)