The government-owned armory closed its gates in 1968 and is now preserved as the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. The Modern Era: Springfield Armory, Inc.
: The defining bolt-action rifle of the early 20th century. springfield armory
: Described as "the greatest battle implement ever devised," it was the first standard-issue semi-automatic rifle used in WWII. M14 : The last standard-issue American "battle rifle". The government-owned armory closed its gates in 1968