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The M1 rifle was first used in competition shooting in the Marine Corps Pacific Division Match held at Pearl Harbor on February 26-27, 1946.
Last updated: March 30, 2023
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Mailing Address:
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
One Armory Square
Suite 2
Springfield,
MA
01105
Phone:
413 734-8551
The phone is answered during museum operating hours. All other times callers will be prompted to leave a voice message that will be received and responded to during museum operating hours.