Early Ordnance Department Publications

Early U.S. Army Ordnance Department Publications

Explore early publications issued by or associated with the U.S. Army Ordnance Department. These historical documents record the development, testing, identification, maintenance, storage, supply, and use of artillery, small arms, ammunition, military vehicles, tools, and other government equipment. This category covers manuals, memoranda, reports, circulars, bulletins, handbooks, catalogs, parts lists, technical notes, drawings, and instructional material from periods before and during the development of standardized military publication systems. These are documentary reference materials rather than functional weapons or explosive ordnance.