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'''Springfield Armory''' located in Springfield, Massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of U.S. military weapons from 1777 until its closing in 1968. It produced a variety of firearms, artillery, ammunition, swords, bayonets, and many well known and iconic rifles like the [[Springfield_1861|Springfield Model 1861]], [[Trapdoor_Springfield_Rifle|Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor"]], [[Krag-Jorgenson#United_States|Springfield Model 1892 "Krag-Jørgensen"]], [[M1903_Springfield|Springfield Model 1903]], [[M1 Garand]], and [[M14]] were designed and manufactured there. In 1974, the name was licensed to Robert Reese to form [[Springfield Armory, Inc|Springfield Armory, Inc.]] Today the historic armory is part of the National Park Service and is preserved as '''Springfield Armory National Historic Site'''. | '''Springfield Armory''' located in Springfield, Massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of U.S. military weapons from 1777 until its closing in 1968. It produced a variety of firearms, artillery, ammunition, swords, bayonets, and many well known and iconic rifles like the [[Springfield_1861|Springfield Model 1861]], [[Trapdoor_Springfield_Rifle|Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor"]], [[Krag-Jorgenson#United_States|Springfield Model 1892 "Krag-Jørgensen"]], [[M1903_Springfield|Springfield Model 1903]], [[M1 Garand]], and [[M14]] were designed and manufactured there. In addition, it was also an extensive testing facility and guns such as the [[Colt_M1911#M1911|Colt Model 1911]], [[Browning_M1917|Browning Model 1917]], and [[Browning_Automatic_Rifle|Browning Model 1918 "BAR"]], were trialed and tested there. In 1974, the name was licensed to Robert Reese to form [[Springfield Armory, Inc|Springfield Armory, Inc.]] Today the historic armory is part of the National Park Service and is preserved as the '''Springfield Armory National Historic Site'''. | ||
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Revision as of 19:59, 15 January 2017
About
Springfield Armory located in Springfield, Massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of U.S. military weapons from 1777 until its closing in 1968. It produced a variety of firearms, artillery, ammunition, swords, bayonets, and many well known and iconic rifles like the Springfield Model 1861, Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor", Springfield Model 1892 "Krag-Jørgensen", Springfield Model 1903, M1 Garand, and M14 were designed and manufactured there. In addition, it was also an extensive testing facility and guns such as the Colt Model 1911, Browning Model 1917, and Browning Model 1918 "BAR", were trialed and tested there. In 1974, the name was licensed to Robert Reese to form Springfield Armory, Inc. Today the historic armory is part of the National Park Service and is preserved as the Springfield Armory National Historic Site.
Specifications
Founded: 1777
Country: United States
Products: Muskets, Rifles, Swords, Bayonets, Artillery, Ammunition, Explosives
Guns
Rifles
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Introduced | Variants | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Model 1795 | .69 Ball | 1 | 1795 | Springfield Model 1812 | Error creating thumbnail: File missing |
| Springfield Model 1816 | .69 Ball | 1 | 1816 | Springfield Model 1822 Springfield Model 1835 Springfield Model 1840 |
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| Springfield Model 1842 | .69 Ball | 1 | 1842 | Springfield Model 1842 Rifled Musket Springfield Model 1847 Musketoon |
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| Springfield Model 1855 | .58 Miné Ball | 1 | 1855 | Error creating thumbnail: File missing | |
| Springfield Model 1861 | .58 Miné Ball | 1 | 1861 | Springfield Model 1863 Springfield Model 1864 |
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| Springfield Model 1865 | .58-60-500 Rimfire | 1 | 1865 | Error creating thumbnail: File missing | |
| Springfield Model 1866 | .50-70 | 1 | 1866 | Springfield Model 1868 Springfield Model 1869 Springfield Model 1870 |
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| Springfield Model 1870 Remington-Navy | .50-70 | 1 | 1870 | Springfield Model 1871 | Error creating thumbnail: File missing |
| Springfield Model 1873 | .45-70 | 1 | 1873 | Springfield Model 1875 Officer's Rifle Springfield Model 1877 Carbine Springfield Model 1880 Springfield Model 1882 Short Rifle Springfield Model 1884 Springfield Model 1886 Carbine Springfield Model 1888 |
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| Springfield Model 1892 | .30-40 Krag | 5 | 1892 | Springfield Model 1892 Carbine Springfield Model 1896 Springfield Model 1896 Cadet Rifle Springfield Model 1896 Carbine Springfield Model 1898 Springfield Model 1898 Carbine Springfield Model 1899 Carbine Springfield Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine |
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| Springfield Model 1903 | .30-06 | 5 | 1903 | Springfield Model 1903A1 Springfield Model 1903A3 Springfield Model 1903A4 |
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| M1 Garand | .30-06 | 8 | 1936 | M1C Sniper Rifle M1D Sniper Rifle T26 Tanker Carbine |
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| M14 | 7.62x51mm NATO | 20 | 1959 | M14E2 Light Machine Gun | Error creating thumbnail: File missing |
