New England gun tourism

[Goliathan]

I'm looking to compile a list of places to visit anywhere in NE relating to firearms history. Obviously what's left of the big manufacturers, Springfield Armory, and Revolutionary War historic sites, but also smaller old shops, museums, other historic sites, etc.

I'd appreciate any names and places tossed tossed in!

 

[nstassel]

actually a pretty good topic to discuss. well done you.

 

[TrackDayRdr]

Springfield Armory is a must do! Simply amazing collection of prototype, production and historical arms of all kinds from all ages. If you're nice they might pull some special pieces out of the back and let you shoulder them. Typical for a National Park, the people who work there are as enthusiastic as you are to discuss the topic. Put this place at the top of your list.

 

[MacNH]

If you are into Military memorabilia, the museum at Shooters Outpost in Hooksett NH is a must. If owner Jim is around, he’d love to show you around.

 

[not new guy]

What about that backyard in Watertown where the circular firing squad unloaded into the boat with the unarmed Tsarnaev douchebag hiding in it?

 

[Bankjob]

A little off topic but put this on your list.

Purchase Tickets Online - The American Heritage Museum

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[Chantry]

CT Shotgun/Galazan in New Britain, CT is as much a museum as gun store of very high end British & European shotguns. Last time I was there they had a matched pair of high end Holland & Holland SxS that was listed at $250,000. I make the joke and it's true, that it's the only gun store I've been to where the guns on the bottom racks accessible to the public start at $3,000 and up. It's the same rack that a regular gun store puts it low end .22 LR rifles, cheap shotguns and military surplus on. Make sure to check their hours, they are only open to the public a couple of days a week.

 

[rali]

It’s a bit “meta” but consider the Museum of Precision Machining. Without these tools, we’d still be using hand made Brown Besses:

Visit the Museum - APM

americanprecision.org

 

[Goliathan]

A little off topic but put this on your list.

Purchase Tickets Online - The American Heritage Museum

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This place is great, and right down the road from my office!

 

[rudiewhitebwoy]

Four Seasons Firearms

fsguns.com

 

[boilermaker]

I think the Colt facility in Hartford is now apartments, although I think they retained the dome. The old Dan Wesson place in Monson has been torn down. Savage is still in Westfield but not much to look at I think.

 

[Goliathan]

It’s a bit “meta” but consider the Museum of Precision Machining. Without these tools, we’d still be using hand made Brown Besses:

Visit the Museum - APM

americanprecision.org

This is amazing

 

[Rockrivr1]

A little off topic but put this on your list.

Purchase Tickets Online - The American Heritage Museum

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I was just going to mention this place in Hudson. It has mucho history to include guns, armor, aircraft and uniforms. A must hit.

 

[Bankjob]

This one is good as well.

New England Air Museum

New England Air Museum is committed to presenting the story of aviation. Explore dozens of fully restored aircraft from years past and discover the possibilities of flight.

neam.org

 

[Arto]

USS Salem in the Quincy Shipyard: United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum in Quincy, MA - USS Salem

 

[Dadstoys]

A little off topic but put this on your list.

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Highly recommend .

 

[gerrycaruso]

The American Heritage Museum is great and Springfield Armory is also great but no firearms are allowed. I didn't see the sign until I was leaving.

 

[Dennis in MA]

Stop Handgun Violence Stop Handgun Violence

Stop Handgun Violence is a Massachusetts nonprofit organization working for gun violence reduction and prevention.

stophandgunviolence.org

12 Broadway, Beverly.

Know thy enemy.

 

[chris_1001]

A little off topic but put this on your list.

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I need to go. Keep forgetting about it!

I’m currently working in Hudson.

 

[wildwest]

How has nobody mentioned the Mill!?


Edit.. even on wikipedia ...surely someone has been there Littleton mill - Wikipedia

 

[FalArAk]

Great thread!

You can visit the old site of where H&R used to be in Gardner, not sure what took it's place a few years ago after the factory got demolished, but just driving by there making delivery and pickups across the way from the old factory was kinda cool thinking about the amount of Garands they produced for WW2.

 

[FalArAk]

If you are into Military memorabilia, the museum at Shooters Outpost in Hooksett NH is a must. If owner Jim is around, he’d love to show you around.

Definitely this.

My GF was even astonished when I took her there.

Once you start pointing out the stuff and the history of it, even a non-gun person interests are peaked.

 

[DJBrad]

Sturbridge Village has a very nice collection of antique firearms and the history around pre colonial to more modern production of firearms in New England.

 

[Twigg]

What about that backyard in Watertown where the circular firing squad unloaded into the boat with the unarmed Tsarnaev douchebag hiding in it?

…and still missed him with every shot.

 

[wilson911]

Lexington Green and North Bridge in Concord.

Bring your own musket.

 

[jettdawg]

Great thread!

You can visit the old site of where H&R used to be in Gardner, not sure what took it's place a few years ago after the factory got demolished, but just driving by there making delivery and pickups across the way from the old factory was kinda cool thinking about the amount of Garands they produced for WW2.

Also the site where Iver Johnson used to be in Fitchburg. Believe it's a pizza place now...

 

[MisterHappy]

A little off topic but put this on your list.

Purchase Tickets Online - The American Heritage Museum

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My son is in the Army (Reserve). One of his shooting buddies graduated from Norwich, and was commissioned. My kid rendered the new Lt. his first salute, there. We could not attend, as it was during Covid.