Early matchlock guns are extremely rare. The matchlock shown here was made around 1640, and is typical of the muskets used by militia in Colonial America. 1498 - Rifling principle is discovered.

Some of the English journals are making quite an outcry because on one musket taken, in the hands of a captured Fenian, were found the letters "U.S." Now, we propose that every musket or other gun ...

Haitian immigrants trying to settle in Springfield face unique obstacles related to language, culture, transportation, financial credit, employment — and at the moment, fear. They need help ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — A sleepy Ohio city-turned-center of the political universe has faced an onslaught of bomb threats in recent weeks over baseless conspiracy theories about its population of ...

Donald Trump said he is going to Springfield, Ohio, in the next two weeks despite the mayor’s plea for him not to visit after his incendiary jibes about immigrants eating pets. Doubling down on ...

Springfield Armory has expanded several of its handgun lines with models that feature integral muzzle compensators, notably on its Hellcat Pro and 1911 DS Prodigy lines. Now, the company is ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Springfield warmly welcomes travelers from around the world, providing a diverse array of attractions. Our compilation showcases venues where you can savor delightful cuisine ...

So we returned it to Auto Mall of Springfield and they refused to give our money back, $25,000. The only way we could resolve it was to buy another vehicle that cost over twice as much.

S en. J.D. Vance writes it is time to "load the muskets" in the newly revealed forward of an upcoming book from the architect ...

A new bomb threat prompted officials Sunday at Clark State College in Springfield, Ohio, to close the campus this week and hold classes virtually, the school said. Clark officials said it received ...

A new episode of “The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper: Why Springfield?” featuring some of the below reporting and much more airs tonight at 8pm ET on CNN. Springfield, Ohio (CNN ...

Dayton rolls out the welcome mat for immigrants While nearby Springfield, Ohio, has become a lightning rod in the national debate over immigration, Dayton has been working for more than a decade ...