Primary & Secondary: Unravelling Firearms Mysteries Through Documentary Evidence

In much the same way as any other class of historical artifacts, firearms have important and engaging stories to tell. This exhibition aims to demonstrate how researchers uncover these stories and share them with a broader audience. The sources researchers examine range from the obvious -- including books, journal articles, and collector's magazines -- to those that are a little less orthodox, such as postcards, contemporary photographs, advertising material, and export documentation.