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    The Galleries

    • Robert E. Petersen Collection
    • Ancient Firearms - 1350 to 1700
    • Road to American Liberty - 1700 to 1780
    • A Prospering New Republic - 1780 to 1860
    • A Nation Asunder - 1861 to 1865
    • The American West - 1850 to 1900
    • Innovation, Oddities and Competition
    • Theodore Roosevelt and Elegant Arms - 1880s to 1920s
    • World War I and Firearms Innovation
    • WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Beyond - 1940 to Present
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      • Case 39
      • Case 40
      • Case 41
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    • For the Fun of It
    • Modern Firearms - 1950 to Present
    • Hollywood Guns

    WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Beyond - 1940 to Present

    The world is still at war in Gallery 11, which explores World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. A life-size diorama depicts the men of the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division (Blue and Gray), securing the town of St. Lo in Normandy, France, for the Allied invasion force. Also on display are presidential pieces and regal guns of Royal Houses.

    Significant Firearms in Gallery 11:

    • Krieghoff Luger Pistol
    • G-41 Semi-Auto Rifle
    • K-43 Semi-Auto Rifle
    • John Wesson's Presentation S&W Revolver
    • Thompson M1928 used by a British soldier at Anzio
    • M1 Garand Rifle with grenade launcher
    • Viet Cong handmade copy of a Colt M1911 Pistol
    • Beretta M9 Pistol
    • U.S. Presidential Guns including George Bush, Grover Cleveland, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Theodore Roosevelt
    • Guns of Distinction Guns owned by several notable and royal personages including HRH Prince Charles and Napoleon Bonaparte
    Case 37: WWII - The Axis, Germany & Italy

    Case 37

    WWII - The Axis, Germany & Italy

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    Case 38: WWII - Allies And Japan

    Case 38

    WWII - Allies And Japan

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    Case 39: WWII - The United States

    Case 39

    WWII - The United States

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    Case 40: WWII - More arms

    Case 40

    WWII - More arms

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    Case 41: Korean War Firearms

    Case 41

    Korean War Firearms

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    Case 42: Guns of Vietnam and Desert Storm

    Case 42

    Guns of Vietnam and Desert Storm

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    Case 43: Presidential and Royal Guns

    Case 43

    Presidential and Royal Guns

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    Case 44: General Officers Pistols

    Case 44

    General Officers Pistols

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