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The American Society of Arms Collectors

Founded in 1953 as a permanent organization for persons interested in the collection, research, study, and preservation of arms, armor, and accessories and accoutrements; to establish and promote standards and ethics in research and dissemination of information pertaining to the history of arms and armor; and to promote and further the preparation, publication and distribution of scholarly literature pertaining to the development and history of arms and armor.

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ASAC Arms Gallery

ASAC members represent the nation’s leading antique firearms, armor, and accessories and accoutrements collectors.

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ASAC Forum

The ASAC online forum has recent journal articles, forms, and discussion with your fellow collectors. The forum is for members only.

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American Society of Arms Collectors ASAC Foundation

ASAC Foundation

501(c)(3) organization that supports arms and armor educational and literacy activities designed to provide information on the history of arms and armor.

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American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletins

For other arms researchers and collectors.

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Edward Hulll article on Lamson Breechloading Muskets

"Lamson breechloading muskets or why the Springfield Model 1868 rifle has a long receiver"

by Edward Hull
Frederick Gaede article on U.S. Army cannon locks

"More on cannon locks at the
U. S. Army Artillery Museum"

by Frederick Gaede

John H. Ewing article on Model 73 Single Action Colt

"A double sub-inspected
Model 73 Single Action Colt Army"

by John H. Ewing

de Seret Lumley 6 rifle

What does the ASAC Foundation do?

  • Underwrite or guarantee of publication costs of manuscripts and treatises pertaining to the history of arms and armor.
  • Assist in the semi-annual publication and distribution of the Bulletin of the American Society of Arms Collectors.
  • Assist in the publication and distribution of photographic reproductions of significant items of antique arms and armor.
  • Underwrite expenses attributed to the invitational visits of learned scholars, lecturers, and researchers in the field of antique arms and armor.
  • Underwrite or guarantee of the expenses attributed to special exhibits for the general public of collections of antique arms and armor.
  • Underwriting or guarantee expenses for the development of museums and libraries in regard to the addition of collections of scientific and ancient documents pertaining to the history of arms and armor.
dagger from ASCA member's collection

ASAC Organization Membership

Membership is limited to a maximum of 250 active members and is by invitation only

Interested Arms Collectors are encouraged to enjoy ASAC collection galleries and bulletin archives for research on arms, armor, and accessories and accoutrements.