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Visiting Springfield Armory today
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jason19711971
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Not a lot to see their unfortunately. When I went out that way I planned a road trip because of the distance. I went by the Smith & Wesson plant, Springfield Armory, New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks CT, original Colt factory and the surrounding area of Hartford.
SA NHS? It's cool. They have some videos about the history. Less than 20% of their arms are on display at any one time, but the historical progression of firearm technology (and how they were produced) they show isn't equaled.
While Eli Whitnet is credited with inventing mass production, SANHS makes a good case that they were the originators and he copied it from them.
While Eli Whitnet is credited with inventing mass production, SANHS makes a good case that they were the originators and he copied it from them.
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Bankjob
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If you are looking for something to eat, stop here. Good food, beer and atmosphere. 5 minutes from
the Armory.
http://www.studentprince.com/
the Armory.
http://www.studentprince.com/
I took my son there a few years ago and thought it was pretty cool. It takes less than a couple hours to see everything. We went right after I ordered my first M1 Garand.
One thing to note, it sits on a college campus so it is a GFZ. Sadly ironic.
One thing to note, it sits on a college campus so it is a GFZ. Sadly ironic.
ridleyman
NES Member
I've been there 3x over the last few years, and I find it fascinating. There are not only lots of cool guns from throughout American history (and some other countries too, as I remember), but interesting displays of early American industry and its practices. The gun industry was one of the sparks of the industrial revolution.
VetteGirlMA
NES Member
They had a great exhibit last year when they did the famous guns of the movies. They had movie props, rubber guns and actual rifles and pistols from many different famous movies. They also had tv screens showing clips from the movies where the actors had the gun. I don't know if they are ever going to do it again, but it was a pretty cool idea for an exhibit.
Enzo
NES Member
The Springfield Armory was highlighted on Chronicle Boston this week. So I'd expect there will be an uptick in interest.
Looked like most of the collection is not on exhibit. They said the have the largest collection of confederate rifles in the country but it looked like those were out of the publics view.
Looked like most of the collection is not on exhibit. They said the have the largest collection of confederate rifles in the country but it looked like those were out of the publics view.
usp45ct
NES Member
I started my college degrees at STCC and my son went there as an 7 grade field trip ( pretty awesome though they tried to fire the teacher).
the fence around the STCC campus, and the SA museum, is made from melted down Revolutionary was cannons. The BLDG across the street that is now a technology park, has some of the nicest barrel vaulted ceilings throughout the building that was used to support the machinery used to produce the weapons.
Sadly, it is in a lousy neighborhood. There is a small section down the street in the Springfield museum for Indian motorcycles whose plant was just up the street as well.
Red Rose Pizza pretty good toto, on Main Street.
the fence around the STCC campus, and the SA museum, is made from melted down Revolutionary was cannons. The BLDG across the street that is now a technology park, has some of the nicest barrel vaulted ceilings throughout the building that was used to support the machinery used to produce the weapons.
Sadly, it is in a lousy neighborhood. There is a small section down the street in the Springfield museum for Indian motorcycles whose plant was just up the street as well.
Red Rose Pizza pretty good toto, on Main Street.
It's the second largest small arms collection in the world, but only one of five is on display at any time.
Not quite in the same neighborhood, but don't forget the John C. Garand Bridge on I-395 , Jewett City, CT.
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/100226-John-C-Garand-Bridge-CT
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/100226-John-C-Garand-Bridge-CT
Not quite in the same neighborhood, but don't forget the John C. Garand Bridge on I-395 , Jewett City, CT.
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/100226-John-C-Garand-Bridge-CT
Yup, I smile to myself every time I pass over that bridge!
October 22nd, 2016 - Bruce Cannfield to Speak at Springfield Armory
Good take:
80th Anniversary of the Adoption of the M1 Garand 8:30 to 12:00
https://www.nps.gov/spar/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=5F26DBD1-1DD8-B71B-0B517CAB93066A55
Good take:
80th Anniversary of the Adoption of the M1 Garand 8:30 to 12:00
https://www.nps.gov/spar/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=5F26DBD1-1DD8-B71B-0B517CAB93066A55
I'm back.
The Museum was a little underwhelming. Wish there was more than just the displays, or a way to get up closer to some of the guns. Some highlights, the pre-production Garand shop models and Garands with 1, 2 and 3million S/Ns. Noticed many of the other display Garands had their serial numbers ground off.
As a 1903 shooter/collector, seeing the Rod bayonet model was interesting as were some of the development models that ultimately became the 1903. The 1903 trench devices were also worth looking at.
I also enjoyed looking at the M16A1 model they had displayed - I love the retro ARs.
On the other side was the Blanchard stock lathe along with other shop and machining tools.
Springfield is a hole. A lot of abandoned buildings and urban decay. Back in the day, it must have been a nice area as were many old Mill Cities. We attempted to stop downtown for Lunch, got out of the car, looked around and I said NFW. Ended up seeing some other non-firearm related sites out in that neck of the woods before heading home.
The Museum was a little underwhelming. Wish there was more than just the displays, or a way to get up closer to some of the guns. Some highlights, the pre-production Garand shop models and Garands with 1, 2 and 3million S/Ns. Noticed many of the other display Garands had their serial numbers ground off.
As a 1903 shooter/collector, seeing the Rod bayonet model was interesting as were some of the development models that ultimately became the 1903. The 1903 trench devices were also worth looking at.
I also enjoyed looking at the M16A1 model they had displayed - I love the retro ARs.
On the other side was the Blanchard stock lathe along with other shop and machining tools.
Springfield is a hole. A lot of abandoned buildings and urban decay. Back in the day, it must have been a nice area as were many old Mill Cities. We attempted to stop downtown for Lunch, got out of the car, looked around and I said NFW. Ended up seeing some other non-firearm related sites out in that neck of the woods before heading home.
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jasonj84
NES Member
If you are ever offered the opportunity to go upstairs drop everything and take it! I was there for several hours and saw maybe 10% For your viewing pleasure:
One of many rows of rolling vaults:
More to follow. Photobucket sucks!
One of many rows of rolling vaults:
More to follow. Photobucket sucks!
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If you are ever offered the opportunity to go upstairs drop everything and take it! I was there for several hours and saw maybe 10% For your viewing pleasure:
One of many rows of rolling vaults:
More to follow. Photobucket sucks!
So your saying, when the zombies come nes is taking over Springfield?
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I asked for a tour upstairs when I went with my son a couple years ago and was told that they no longer offer them. Doesn't hurt to inquire though. Maybe they would with a small group and an advanced reservation.
