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World War I and Firearms Innovation

This gallery presents America's involvement in the "World at War: 1914-1918." Here, a life-size diorama details soldiers of the U.S. 30th Infantry Division, under the guidance of Australian soldiers, as Uncle Sam receives lessons on trench warfare. Innovations of this period included the Mauser-designed bolt-action rifle. Featured gunmakers were John M. Browning, John C. Garand and William B. Ruger.

Significant Firearms in Gallery 10:

  • British Farquar-Hill Semi-Auto Rifle
  • Webley Revolver
  • Springfield M1903 Mk1 Rifle
  • Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun
  • U.S. M1917 Rifle - SN 137 First week production
  • Luger Semi-Auto Pistol
  • German Anti-Tank Rifle
  • Mauser Model 1888 Rifle
  • Mauser Model 1898 Rifle
Case 57: World War I - Allies; The World At War, 1914-1918

Case 57

World War I - Allies; The World At War, 1914-1918

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Case 58: World War I Diorama

Case 58

World War I Diorama

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Case 59: World War I - The Central Powers

Case 59

World War I - The Central Powers

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Case 60: Evolution Of The Mauser Rifle & Bolt Action Technology

Case 60

Evolution Of The Mauser Rifle & Bolt Action Technology

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