Artillery Museum Features Specialty Military Equipment

Artillery Museum Features Specialty Military Equipment AG WORLD Located in Saint Jo Texas the International Artillery Museum is home to the largest private collection of modern artillery in the United States The museum specializes in modern artillery and focuses on pieces dating from the World Wars to the present including artifacts from the current Russian invasion of Ukraine Most of the equipment on display is sourced from the museum’s established overseas contacts which in turn secure it from various military entities and governments While there are many private collections of military vehicles aircraft and tanks in the United States this museum offers one of the only options to see a private collection of artillery All artillery within the museum is genuine military equipment that has been deactivated and made non-functional per the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosive’s ATF requirements This means that the equipment does not work and cannot be made to work Likewise all the munitions on display are inert training drill or schooling munitions In many ways the museum is a window into a past era Anti-aircraft artillery and anti-tank guns are being replaced as technology has improved the accuracy range and effectiveness of military equipment like shoulder-fired rockets Visiting the museum gives guests a glimpse of a type of equipment that will likely never see battle again Within the museum is an artillery store It’s the only place in the United States that specializes in the sale of deactivated large ordnance and crew-served weapons for purchase by private collectors and other museums Everything offered for sale is original military production - no reproductions or “newly made” products are available Many items for sale are of limited quantity or are even one-of-a-kind The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 4:00 and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p m However the schedule can be affected by the weather and availability of volunteers It’s also possible to visit on other days by appointment Admission is free although donations are always appreciated Contact: FARM SHOW Followup International Artillery Museum 201 S Main Saint Jo Texas 76265 ph 940-395-9309; www artillerymuseum com

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