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J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum
Claremore, Oklahoma
Description

Worlds largest private collection of firearms (13,000+) and 36,000+ other historical artifacts. Very divirse collection and a must see.

History

Mr. JM Davis collected artifacts all his life. He left his lifelong collection to a non-profit foundation who leased it to the State of Oklahoma for 99 years. The collection must remain in Claremore and be free to the public

Artifact Collections
13,325 firearms from circa 1300 to present. Many one of a kind firearms and large collection of outlaw guns, Bonnie Parker, Pretty Boy Floyd, John Dillinger and others. Also guns from Wild Bill Hickock and Bill Tilgman. Have 36,000+ other historical artifa
Research Collections
We have an extensive research library in house that is free to the public.
Programs

We offer guided tours to groups with notice, including school, church and civic groups. Will stay open in evenings by special arrangment for group tours.
Governance

State of Oklahoma

Library

Access: General Public, Scholars

Appointment required: False

Address
333 N. Lynn Riggs Blvd
Claremore, OK 74017
phone: 918-341-5707
home page: www.thegunmuseum.com
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Hours of Operation

Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission
Museum Type(s)
History
Library
Military
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