Springfield Armory

George Washington ordered the creation of Springfield Armory in 1777 to store revolutionary ammunition and gun carriages. In 1794, the Armory began the manufacture of muskets for a young country. In 1974, a passionate family by the name of Reese rescued not only the name "Springfield Armory," but the philosophy that drove it for centuries. With reverence for the legacy of the Armory, the Reese family resurrected the most historically significant designs produced by the Armory - the M1 Garand, the 1911, the M14. Fueled by the same obsession for improved manufacturing techniques and cutting edge design that inspired the likes of John C. Garand, they’ve continued to develop products that are loyal to Springfield’s heritage while ensuring the Armory’s place in the progression of American firearms.