The newest acquisition of our museum for restoration is a rare M-422A1 Mighty Mite that we all have nicknamed Mighty Mouse (or just Mouse) as when it arrived from the junkyard in which it was found it had several passengers.
On display for a very limited time.
This gun marked a significant milestone as "the first original breech-loading gun in the U.S. Army."
A standout example from this period is the G. I Joe Jouncing Jeep Wind-up Toy, manufactured by Unique Art Mfg. Co. in the 1940s.
The USS Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched at Newport News, Va. on this date, September 24 1960.
The once-beloved sugar candy has been deemed as powerful and destructive as the Grim Reaper.
The M2 mortar’s simple design allowed for rapid deployment and ease of use. Its high-angle fire made it effective for hitting enemy positions behind cover, such as in trenches or on the reverse slopes of hills.
