Institute for the Study of Arms & Armor - ISAA

Event Recap | Double M Defense Grand Re-Opening in Frisco, TX

Last night, ISAA had the privilege of attending the grand re-opening of Double M Defense in Frisco, Texas! 🎉

Thank you everyone coming out to visit with us. A heartfelt thank you to owner Matthew Miller and his gracious staff for hosting us, and to Craig Misfeldt with Trijicon for being part of this great event. A special thank you as well to ISAA’s Director of Marketing, Alan Chan, for organizing and setting up our table and Clarisse Velasco for photographing the event.

It was a fun, eventful night where we had the opportunity to meet members of the community and share ISAA’s mission of Preserving History, Advancing Knowledge.

Stay tuned for details on our next public meetup — we look forward to seeing you there!

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New Artifact Received - WWII K98k Bayonet Donation

We are honored to announce the newest addition to the ISAA Library's collection: a WWII-era German K98k bayonet, manufactured by Jetter & Scheerer (J. Sch.) and numbered 2490, complete with its matching scabbard and original leather frog.

This artifact represents an important chapter in 20th-century military history and provides critical insight into the arms manufacturing of wartime Germany. We are deeply grateful to the anonymous donor whose generosity allows us to preserve and study this exceptional piece of the past.

Now undergoing cataloging and archival preparation, the bayonet will soon be available for researchers and historians as part of our growing WWII small arms collection.

Thank you for your continued support as we build the most comprehensive archive of arms and armor in the world.

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New Arrival at the ISAA Library!

We are honored to announce the donation of a WWII-era FB Radom Pistolet wz. 35 Vis, Type 2, known to the Germans as the 9mm Pistole 35(p). This remarkable piece of wartime history was one of the finest sidearms of its time and was issued to the German Armed Forces following Poland’s occupation.

This Type 2 variant, produced under German control, is a reminder of both the technical excellence by the Polish and turbulent history of the WWII era. Having it in our collection brings us closer to preserving and telling that story.

Our heartfelt thanks go to the anonymous donor whose generosity made this possible. This is a truly grand gesture and one we are proud to steward for future generations.

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An Extraordinary Addition to the Archive

We’re honored to share that the ISAA Library has received an incredibly rare artifact, an original transit case for a component of the WWII German FG 1250 night vision device.

This remarkable piece of history is believed to be one of the only known surviving examples of its kind. The FG 1250 was a pioneering step in infrared optics and night fighting technology, decades ahead of its time.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the anonymous donor for this extraordinary and generous contribution. Your gift helps us preserve rare technology that changed the nature of modern warfare and ensures it will be studied and appreciated by generations to come.

Thank you for being part of our mission.

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📦 New Artifact Arrival!

We are honored to announce the donation of a stunning WWII-era German Army NCO "Dove Head" sword, in exceptional condition, to the ISAA Library's growing collection. This beautifully preserved piece offers an important window into the design and symbolism of edged weapons from the period.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the anonymous donor whose generosity helps preserve the tangible legacy of global military history.

Your contributions—whether artifacts, funds, or expertise—are what allow us to build something extraordinary. Thank you for being part of our mission. 🙏
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📚🛡️ A Legacy Preserved – Honoring a Generous Gift 🛡️📚

We are honored to share that the ISAA Library has received a remarkable donation from the estate of the late Henry Hebert, whose legacy as a fi****ms enthusiast and collector lives on through this generous gift.

The donation includes three beautifully kept shotguns:
🔹 Ithaca Model 37 Featherweight
🔹 Re*****on SP-10
🔹 Wi******er Super-X Model 1

This heartfelt contribution was made possible through one of Henry’s sons and proud ISAA Library Board Member, Brandon J. Hebert. His generosity ensures that these historically significant arms will be preserved, studied, and appreciated by future generations.

From all of us at the ISAA Library—thank you, Brandon, for this grand gesture and for helping us build a legacy of education, preservation, and public access.

🧡 Donations like these move our mission forward. If you’d like to support ISAA Library, visit www.isaaarms.com

📦 Donation Update – A Big Thank You! 🙌

We’re excited to share that Collectors Fi****ms (Dallas, TX) has generously donated long gun racks to the ISAA Library—an essential step in safely housing and organizing our growing arms collection. These racks will help us store and catalog historical fi****ms with care and professionalism.

A heartfelt thank you also goes to Scott Potts, who stepped up and helped transport the racks in his pickup truck. Your support means the world to us and shows how a community can come together to preserve history.

Every contribution—big or small—pushes us closer to creating the world’s most complete arms and armor archive. Thank you for being part of the journey!

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🎉 Exciting News from ISAA Library! 🎉

We’re proud to share that the Institute for the Study of Arms & Armor Library has received a generous donation of a brand-new Wi******er SXP Buck/Bird Combo shotgun, gifted by William C. Conerly.

This remarkable shotgun will be preserved in our archive as a representation of modern utility shotguns and will serve as a resource for historical comparison, research, and education.

We’re incredibly grateful to Mr. Conerly for supporting our mission to build the most comprehensive arms and armor archive in the world. Every contribution like this brings us one step closer to preserving and studying the legacy of arms for generations to come.

Thank you, William!

🧡 All donations are tax-deductible and help lay the foundation for our nonprofit mission.