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Largest collection of small arms at Springfield Armory Museum
Springfield Armory Museum in Springfield Mass displays the largest collection of military small arms in the United States. Founded 1871 by Col James Benton the museum holds over 10 000 pieces from all eras and countries. It draws about 30 000 visitors annually to view weapons uniforms and mementos. The exhibit spans from a 14th century hand cannon to modern jet aircraft machineguns.
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