Weapons

Photograph taken outside showing civilian men and women practicing firing their guns. Perhaps taken in Czechoslovakia or another Iron Curtain country.

Here an anti-aircraft gun from the Naval Gun Factory rolls by the reviewing stand in the parade during ceremonies celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Washington Monument. President Harry S. Truman (under awning of grandstand, with hat on his lap) attended the event.

The 75 MM recoilless rifle is an effective infantry weapon for Korean War soldiers.

Vice President John Nance Garner (left) showing two Jesse James revolvers to Senator Harry S. Truman (right).

Hand Grenades in Boche in France after World War I. Most advanced listening post on Verdun-Etain road. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.

Number 2, Gun Crew, Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, French 75mm field piece. This was taken in France during World War I. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.

General Frank E. Lowe holding a Russian type submachine gun, pointing at Model No. 1950, in Yong San, Korea during the Korean War.

Boxes of Russian hand grenades taken north of Seoul, Korea, during the Korean War.