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".
Let's start with the fact that there is no "model 1898 Springfield." The US military rifle made at the Springfield armory as the "Model of 1898" is better known as the Krag-Jorgensen (readily identified by the box magazine on the right side of the receiver, instead of underneath). Up until the late 80's, Springfield Armory (actually Springfield, Inc, and no relation to the old government armory) imported the Mauser M98, and in 1995 the CZ 98. I am uncertain as to the markings on those guns, however. If you have the Mauser or CZ, you have a utility / hunting rifle of value to shooters, but not collectors. If you have a Krag-Jorgensen, get it examined and appraised before you even think of selling it.
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The first Apple computers were sold in 1976.
Springfield, Illinois
They first went public when they were known as "Sound of Music" in 1969. After they changed their name in 1983 they went public again on the NYSE as BBY in 1985.
John Brown
Over land
To start a slave revolt.
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John Brown
It started in 1780; the Americans won that battle!!!