Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS

The Springfield Armory, established in 1794, manufactured its first flintlock muskets the following year, becoming the first national armory.

For "On Site" Research in the Archives and Collection Rooms, "On Site" filming, or use of the site for more than scheduled public events, please fillout the up-dated forms below and submit them by hand or mail delivery to:  

Superintendent                                  Springfield Armory NHS, One Armory Sq., Suite 2, Springfield, MA 01105-1299 USA

or: e-mail us

Research Access Application Form

Filming Permit Form

Filming Permit (short) Form

Special Use Permit Form

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Curatorial Questions:                                                               The Springfield Armory NHS has over 5,000 objects and 33,000 archives on its Curatorial and Archival WEBsites. After searching these WEBsites, if you have any additional questions, please "rate your search" and "submit" with comments, and, in turn, your question can be directly answered by the Curator.           

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Springfield Armory NHS archives and object collections

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Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS

A group photo of stockers in 1884 identifying each man.

Researching records of Armory workers

Springfield Armory NHS has microfilm copies of records, including letters and payrolls, from the early years of the Revolutionary War to early 1911. Park staff have limited time, however, to research employment records requests, though every effort will be made within acceptible constraints. After early 1911, payroll records were made into individual folders which are not accessible at this site, but must be requested individually from:

National Personnel Records Center
(Civilian Personnel Records)
111 Winnebago Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63118-4126

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Courtesy: Springfield Republican newspapers

We apologize that we are unable to answer Springfield Armory firearms research questions by phone.
Due to recent staff reductions, responses will take up to 8-10 weeks or more.

Springfield Armory weapons [firearms, etc.] research questions  This special WEBpage is devoted to answering your questions about specific Springfield Armory-associated weapons.

Otherwise, please submit firearms research inquiries by mail: Springfield Armory NHS, One Armory Sq., Ste. 2, Springfield, MA 01105-1299

 or e-mail us

NOTE: Please limit your questions to Springfield Armory products.

We do not estimate $$value$$ of any antique weapon. Recognized appraisers and collectors are best consulted on such matters.