The Smith & Wesson Gallery of Firearms History at the Wood Museum of Springfield History shows more than 150 historic firearms in the hometown of Smith & Wesson.
Don’t miss
- One of the earliest firearms made by Smith & Wesson
- Engraved Tiffany & Co. presentation pistols
- Rare 18th-century muskets
- Engraved .357 Magnum once shown in the Smith & Wesson showroom
- World War I and World War II rifles and Olympic target pistols
Our notes
The Smith & Wesson Gallery of Firearms History at the Springfield Museums grew from S&W’s own factory reference and prototype collection, donated in the 1990s, and is supplemented by collector gifts. Fifteen cases trace the company from its first revolvers to modern models. Springfield Armory National Historic Site is a short drive away.
Timeline
- 1995 Gallery opens with Smith & Wesson’s factory collection
Plan your visit
- The gallery is on the second floor of the Wood Museum of Springfield History.
- One ticket covers all five Springfield Museums on the Quadrangle; city residents get in free.
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