The federal arsenal (storage place for weapons) was the Springfield Armory located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

which Springfield? The military arsenal, or the civilian company?

Your rifle was made at springfield arsenal in 1932.

Located in Springfield Mass. the Springfield Arsenal was in operation from 1795 - 1968. After the arsenal closed in 1968, the name, Springfield was used as a commercial venture. The name Springfield was Public Domain, and cashed in on it. Several companies have used the name and trademarked variations of "Springfield".

All military rifles that were made for the U.S. were made at Springfield Amory,which is located at Springfield,Mass.It became a official U.S. arsenal in the year 1872.The first firearms made there were in 1795.This arsenal should not be confused with the Company Springfield Arsenal which is a totally different entity which is located in Geneseo,Illinois.