Springfield Research Service Newsletter was founded by Franklin Mallory, an ardent research specialist and author.  The newsletter was created and expanded into the U.S. Martial Arms Collector Magazine and Springfield Research Newsletter. His work has been has been taken over by a new generation of researchers.

Factual data and an extensive data base of over 110,000 serial numbers, and government documents was created.  It is used for magazine research and serial number letters, and is based on documents from the U.S. Archives and Military sources.

The magazine includes new serial numbers and current  research on U.S. weapons.  Included are photos and data, many test weapons, and historical information in articles on U.S. firearms and bayonets.

The magazine and the SRS data base are copyrighted with all rights reserved.   No data can be reproduced without written permission.

The magazine is published quarterly.  Subscriptions are $ 35 per year ($ 45 for foreign delivery).  Payment is accepted by check or money order to US Martial Arms Collector  Box 126 Cabin John, MD 20818.

The magazine is our prority and subscribers can request a free confirmations that a serial number is in the SRS data base.  This service is free to subscribers who send a SINGLE SERIAL at a time to the US Martial Arms email address:   editor@usmartialarmscollector.com.   An answer will be made to the subscribers' email address.  Please send one serial number for each email.

SRS services, letters, and products are available to subscribers only.

Letter types include:

(1) basic letters with SRS information and military usage; or issue data, and sales information with any available record The cost runs from $ 50 to $ 65.

(2) research letters that require travel and US Archive work.  This letter requires one or more days effort (the last detailed effort took 32 hours).  Letters cost $ 175 to $ 250 with higher costs for long research. We are presently taking orders for letters.

New serial numbers are found on many U.S. Arms and are added as time permits.

Please contact U.S. Martial Arms Box 126 Cabin John, MD 20818, for subscriptions and payments.

We offer advertisement to subscribers and companies.   This service ranges from small ads with a business or collectors card, and display ads for full and half page ads.  Our rates are very competitive and advertisements are used by dealers of weapons, auction houses, and collectors.

There has been a great deal of interest in historical and rare weapons.  The most sought after weapons are for those used by the 7th Calvary, the Rough Riders, high ranking military officers, and famous military personnel and military units or battles.  Extensive research now requires more time and added costs.

Many auction houses and dealers use our letters for historical usage and descriptions.  Articles in the Martial Arms Magazine are often used as references and kept by collectors for study and evaluation.

We will offer various Military Weapons for sale as they become available.  We may offer other items when available.

2011 has generated many letters on fine weapons and there is a constant demand by auction houses and dealers  seeking data on guns used by American Indians, the Military Academies, and histotic items.

Research on new letters for 2011 and 2012  is underway.  Basic letters have a short lead time but detailed research takes a long time.

We will continue to answer any questions that we can from our Magazine subscribers.  The numbers of new subscribers is growing and the number of people visiting this site is growing.

Our efforts to upgrade the magazine has been successfull and we are now starting a new effort to offer more serial number letters and expand the SRS data base..  We will also evaluate printing, advertisement, and personnel issues.  Rising costs for postage, new personnel, and printing are escalating rapidly and we will address all of these isssues.

Good collection hunting to everyone.

US Martial Arms Collector  Box 126 Cabin John, MD 20818.

What We Do

 U.S. Martial Arms publishes a magazine, does extensive research, and sells other books and documents.  Products are all oriented to American Military arms including weapons from the French Indian War through modern day operations.  Copies of documents and handbooks are sold and are direct reproductions of original copies.

Copies of most of past newsletters and magazines are offered for sale.  These documents are offered in response to requests for information published in unique articles and illustrated by photographs and actual examples of weapons.

We offer advertisements from business cards to full page ads for dealers, auction houses, collectors, and museums.  U.S. and foreign interests are represented.

A great deal of interest is in the history and usage of U.S. weapons.  Many U.S. weapons can be traced back to original owners and users of past military operations. 

Martial Arms Collector 

Issue # 117 7th Cav Curley's Carbine; Henry # 3056, 3208; Krag Experiment.

Issue # 118  Garand MC52 USMC; 1922 Springfield; 1896 Krag Cadet.

Issue # 119 Remington OSS Pistols; 1905 Krag; USMC 1903 Sporters; USAF Aircrewman Revolvers.

Issue # 120 Garand Plastic Stocks; 1808 Henry Pistol; Dahlgren Bayonet; 1918 Sniper; Garand Variations.

Issue $ 121 Colt 1895; Garand Weaver 4X Scope.

Issue 122 1903A3  Contracts; Sharps 1863; 1840 Pomeroy. 

Issue # 116 has:

Henry Rifles;  1903 triva: Ordnance Notes; Krag Special Sight; Krag Gallery Rifle; Bowman's Allin Rifle

Issue # 115 and has: 1808 Sutton Musket, Navy test carbines, Springfield test carbine, 1894 Krag bayonet, 1903 T model, 45/70 Carbine with knife bayonet, and USMC serial numbers.   #114 has: non ferris buttplates, 1903A3 unique rifle, US Spadroon, WW1 Krags, unfinished 45/70 Carbine barrel.

Issue number 112 has the following: 1903 semi automatic Springfield; M1873 Springfields; US Aicrewman pistols; Modified 1896 Cadet stock; 1816 Osborne musket; Engraved Spanish American War Officers Sword.

Issue number 113 has USMC sniper data, Krag number 33, US Spontoon, Colt DA number six, 1882 Chaffee Reese, 1922 22 Hornet, US Spruce Troops, and 1883 Experimental Magazine Rifle.

Issue 114 has non ferrous buttplates for the M1903, 1903 rifle with A3 configuration, Spadroon, WW1 Krags, Trapdoor Carbine barrel markings.

Issue 115 has 1808 Waters and Whitmore musket, 50 caliber test carbine, Krag 1892 bayonet, M1903 T model, and Bayonet mounted trapdoor carbine.

Issue 116 has Henry rifle, 1903 trivia, Special Krag sight, Krag gallery rifle, and Bowmans trapdoor.

Issue 117 has 7th Cavalry Scout carbine, Henry rifle, Krag experimental extractor,1799 to 1934 proof marks, and Officers model 45/70.

Issue 118 has MC52 Garand sniper, 1922 Springfield, and 1896 Krag Cadet.

Issue 119 has Remington OSS Remington, 1905 Krag, USMC Sporters, and USAF Aircrew revolvers.

Issue 120 has Garand plactis stocks, 1808 J Henry pistol, Dahlgren bayonet, 1918 snipers, and Garands.

Issue 121 has 1895 Colt Navy, Garand 1 inch M1D sniper, Family trapdoor, Colt DA serial numbers, and 1922 serial numbers.

Issue 122 has 1903A3 contract, Civil War Sharps, and 1840 Pomeroy.

Issue 123 has 1812 Maryland muskets, Colt SAA, and M1922 heavy barrel.

Issue 124 has Pvt Soars Henry, Barringer sights, USMC carbine, and USMC sporters.

Issue 125 has Colt 1911, 7th Cab gun, and American Indian carbine.

Issue 126 has Harrison Krag, 1915 Colt Navy, 1903A4, Remington 1871 Army, and Stokes Kirk Reloading.

Issue 127 has M1922 Springfield, 1941 USMC sniper, and Clark Campbell.

Issue 128 September 2011 has 1892 Colt Army, 1941 USMC sniper,  and California Trapdoor.

Issue 129 will be December 2011 and 2012 will start with issue 130 in April.

FOR SALE:  Several documented 45/70 Trapdoor rifles issued to California, Oregon, Massachusetts, Alabama, 1st USV infantry, 3rd USV infantry, and others.  1903 NRA sporter, M1 Garand Gas trap, several Krag rifles and carbines, 1884 Experimental musket, and misc. items.

We will be able to send some photos to interested parties.

As we finish some of our magazine  photo requirements, we will be offering several 1903 Springfield World War 2 manufactured bolts, and various small parts.

We have received many requests for credit card payment capabilities.  It is very slow as the banks want the high volume dealers.  Check are the usual payment.

This year coming up will be more active with many new ideas and research.

SRS has serial numbers for Winder Winchesters, Spencer, Sharps, Civil war Colts, remingtons, and carbines.  Not all numbers but many historic numbers.  We will be working on weapons used at the Battle at Monocacy River in Maryland.

We will offer email subscriptions for our magazine to those that want it delivered electronicaly.