This gallery explores America's entry into "The World at War, 1914-1918," and includes a life-size diorama detailing soldiers of the U.S. 30th Infantry Division, under the guidance of Australian soldiers, as Uncle Sam receives lessons on trench warfare. Learn about the firearms of this period, including the bolt-action rifle, and explore Mauser technology. Discover the famous gunmakers of the day and the inventions of John M. Browning, John T. Thompson, John C. Garand, and William B. Ruger.

Significant Firearms in Gallery X:

• British Farquar-Hill semi-auto rifle
• Webley revolver
• Springfield M1903 Mk1 rifle with Pedersen Device
• German anti-tank rifle
• Winchester Model 1897 trench shotgun
• U.S. M1917 rifle - SN 137 (first week production)
• Luger semi-auto pistol
• Borchardt semi-auto pistol
• Mauser sniper rifle
• Mauser Model 1871 rifle
• Mauser Model 1888 rifle
• Mauser Model 1894 rifle
• Mauser Model 1898 rifle
• M1927A1 Thompson with stick and drum magazines
• Sectionalized M1 Garand rifle
• Vickers-Pedersen rifle

The National Firearms Museum would like to thank the following for their contributions, making this gallery possible:
» Robert F. and Ruth H. Rubendunst Endowment