Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum - Lithgow
Address: 69 Methven Street
Lithgow, NSW 2790
In 1906 the Australian Government decided that Australia could no longer rely upon Britain for her defence needs, and decided to build a factory for the manufacture of arms.
The museum, situated in the grounds of the Small Arms Factory, celebrates the rich history of Australia's first high precision mass production facility and its people.
Over its years of operation Lithgow SAF accumulated military small arms for technical appraisal. As a result the museum contains a most comprehensive firearms collection.
In an attempt to keep skilled labour during the recession following World War I, SAF entered the commercial marketplace. Numerous commercial products were manufactured between wars.
The Factory saved the floundering Australian wool Industry during the 1930s by manufacturing parts for shearing handsets, replacing expensive English equipment.
In 2007 collector Ron Hayes donated a magnificent handgun collection. This collection, containing some very rare pieces, is shown in the upstairs gallery.
Opening times
9:30am to 2:30pm Tuesday to Thursday. 10am to 4pm Saturday, Sunday and School Holidays 10am to 4pm Public Holidays. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
Contact
- Contact Information
- www.lithgow-tourism.com/sam...
- 69 Methven Street
Lithgow, NSW 2790 - Phone: (02) 6351 4452
- Fax: (02) 6351 4511
- lithgowsafmuseum@ozemail.com.a
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