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Stolen antique firearm returned to Springfield Armory
March 28, 2023 · Source: National Park Service
After half a century, a stolen museum artifact was recently returned to Springfield Armory National Historic Site. At a ceremony held on March 13 at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, 50 firearms and other military-related items stolen up to 50 years ago were returned to 16 museums and historical societies. Curator Alex MacKenzie received the Model 1842 USM (United States Model) Pattern Pistol, No. 12 on behalf of the National Park Service.
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