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Do You Know Your Presidential Firearms?

by Paxton Delany - Wednesday, November 2, 2016

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Admiral Sir A. B. Cunningham's U.S./Colt M1911A1 Semi-Automatic General Officer's Pistol

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One of America’s favorite handguns, a Colt M1911A1 pistol, was given by then General Dwight David Eisenhower to an Allied commander before the invasion of North Africa.

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Theodore Roosevelt’s semi-automatic Fabrique Nationale Model 1900 Semi Automatic Pistol

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This factory engraved pistol with mother-of-pearl grip panels was owned by President Theodore Roosevelt. Family tradition holds that this semi-automatic pistol was one that Theodore Roosevelt used as a nightstand gun during his years in the White House.

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Dwight David Eisenhower’s Winchester Model 21 shotgun

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This gun was presented "To a straight shooter (General Dwight D. Eisenhower) from a friend (Robert Woodruff, President of Coca-Cola)." SN 25923

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President Grover Cleveland's 8 Gauge Colt Shotgun

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Owned by President Grover Cleveland, this engraved double barreled Colt shotgun is the only known example in this gauge.

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President John F. Kennedy New Frontier Colt

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One of the finest Colt New Frontier revolvers is exhibited – a presentation engraved handgun that was intended to be given to President John F. Kennedy.

Firearms have a long-standing history, including in the White House. There have been many Presidents who have welcomed firearms into the executive office and the NRA Museums houses five exquisite pieces that belonged to former Commanders in Chief.

How well do you know your Presidents…or firearms? Can you match the U.S. President to the firearm? Take the quiz to find out!

To learn more about these presidential firearms, check out this clip from NRA All Access:

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Admiral Sir A. B. Cunningham's U.S./Colt M1911A1 Semi-Automatic General Officer's Pistol

Theodore Roosevelt’s semi-automatic Fabrique Nationale Model 1900 Semi Automatic Pistol

Dwight David Eisenhower’s Winchester Model 21 shotgun

President Grover Cleveland's 8 Gauge Colt Shotgun

President John F. Kennedy New Frontier Colt

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