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Folder 1 - SAWS - "Small Caliber High Velocity Concept," October - Summer, bulk: 1962 - 1963

 File — Box: 52, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consits of 20 series featuring correspondence, photographs, audio/visual materials, and hand written notes of Col. Richard Hallock during his time in the United States Military. This collection covers his time in Iran, development of RAND, Korea Conflict, World War II, several U.S. Bases including Fort Henry Benning.

Dates

  • Other: Majority of material found within 1962 - 1963

Full Extent

From the Collection: 57.0 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

This folder includes "Documents relating to SAWS versus a Larger Caliber Basic Infantry Weapons System for Our Military Forces" which is a book of compiled documents, including a bibliography, letters from Gen. Merriam, Comments on Project No. USAIB 3008, and other documents related to the development of the AR-15.

Repository Details

Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States