Rock Island Arsenal Museum

U.S. Army Ordnance Corps
Rock Island Arsenal
Est. July 11, 1862

Rock Island Museum established July 1905 by order of the Chief of Ordnance, U.S. Army.

Dedicated Nov. 4, 1959
To the memory of John M. Browning, “Father of Modern Firearms,” for his contributions to the armed services of his country.

Submitted by
Bryan Arnold
@nanowhiskers