Collection: Frankford Arsenal Priming Tools

The Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is one of the oldest and most important munition production facilities in the United States. It opened in 1816 on 20 acres of land purchased by President James Madison, and served as the nation's main developer and manufacturer of small arms and artillery munitions from 1849 to 1976. The arsenal also manufactured fire-control and range-finding instruments, and gauges for these components.