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Springfield Armory

National Historic Site Massachusetts

SA Stamping

stamped parts — Stamping parts was a process, here called cold extrusion, in which piable metal was formed without heat into a finished shape. It was similar to forging.
Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS

Mid-20th century stamping machines — By the mid-20th Century, cold forming pliable steel had been perfected and required the use of powerful machines like these.
Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS

Stamping out M1 Rifle clips in WWII — Springfield Armory manufactured many of the cartridge 'clips' for the M1 'Garand' Rifle during WWII.
Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS

Last updated: February 26, 2015

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Springfield Armory National Historic Site
One Armory Square
Suite 2
Springfield, MA 01105

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(413) 734-8551

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