The Galleries
- Robert E. Petersen Collection
- Ancient Firearms
- The Road to American Liberty
- Seeds of Greatness
- The Prospering New Republic
- A Nation Asunder
- The American West
- Innovation, Oddities and Competition
- Theodore Roosevelt, Elegant Arms
- World War I and Firearms Innovation
- WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Beyond
- For the Fun of It
- Firearms Traditions for Today
- William B. Ruger Special Exhibits
- Freedom's Doorway
Essex Arms M1911 Race Gun
1911 pattern race gun with compensator and BoMar rear sight. Extended slide release, thumb safety and magazine release. Stainless frame fitted with adjustable trigger and target hammer. Magazine has "slam pad" on base for fast reloading in timed shooting events.