I had a long chat with a collector at a gun show in Grand Rapids and he talked about how many iconic firearm designs originate from Michigan. If the state were to pick an official firearm, which model would best represent its history and culture?
What's on your mind?
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Went to the Macomb gunshow over the weekend, 1st time there, about 300 tables, I thought the show was outstanding. I would definitely go back again. Gun shows any more have been watered down with a lot of flea market Garbage, politicians looking for signatures, ect..but this one was a very good quality, Definitely, go back, Another one is the lapeer gun show, definitely worth checking out.
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The M1 Garand would be a strong choice given its design roots and ties to American industrial production, including Michigan’s wartime manufacturing role. The Remington 870 also reflects the state’s broader firearms heritage and hunting culture.
I'm thinking the .30 Carbine. Although mainly produced in Dayton, Ohio by the Inland Manufacturing Division of GM, a half million or so were also made by the Saginaw Steering Gear Division in Saginaw, Michigan.
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Sticking strictly to firearms, Thompson Center Arms has deep Michigan roots worth respecting before all the corporate changes. That’s the one I’d back without much debate.
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Good pick, the .30 Carbine has a lot of history behind it. The Inland-made ones from Dayton get most of the attention but the Saginaw Steering Gear production in Michigan is a great reminder how many hands that cartridge passed through during the war effort.
