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Welcome to the Fort MacArthur Museum Store

The Fort MacArthur Museum Store is operated by volunteers of the Fort MacArthur Museum Association as a way to fund the various projects undertaken by the organization. The items listed on this page are but a sampling of the full inventory.

For Questions about any of the products offered by the store, please email the store or feel free to call us during our normal business hours. To make your purchase easier, we have arranged to allow you to pay for your purchase using Visa and MasterCard, as well as PayPal if you prefer.


Fort MacArthur Apparel

SO1

The Fort MacArthur 14" Disappearing Gun T-Shirt.

Show your pride in the fort by warring this 100% cotton hi-quality t-shirt featuring the 14 inch disappearing gun that was once mounted at Battery's Osgood-Farley and Leary-Merriam. The printing quality on this single color shirt is superb and highly detailed. Be sure to choose your size and color before ordering.

$14.99
 Size 
 Color 

S02

Fort MacArthur K9 Command Logo Shirt.

Featuring the original artwork of Zeek Zeekley, this artwork first appeared in the Fort MacArthur Alert (the post newspaper from WWII) to help draw awareness to the forts landmark K9 training program. This limited production shirt features a seven color silkscreen print of the highest quality, and is a great way to show your support for the K9 cemetery restoration project.

$19.99
 Size 
 Color 

S03

Fort MacArthur Polo Shirt

The Fort MacArthur Polo Shirt is a high quality 100% cotton shirt that features a longer than average length so it will stay tucked in and looking sharp. The large Coast Artillery logo and museum name are embroidered in large print on the front.

 

$24.99
 Size 
 Color 
Hat

Fort MacArthur Baseball Cap

One size fits all, this high-quality cap features an adjustable Velcro back-strap and the Third Coast Artillery logo on the front.

$14.99
 Color  
Patch 01

Fort MacArthur 3rd Coast Artillery Logo Patch

$6.00

 
Patch 02

Fort MacArthur 3rd Coast Artillery Coat of Arms Patch

 

$6.00

Patch 03

Fort MacArthur K9 Command Patch

$6.00

Essential Fort MacArthur History

AR001

Images of America - Fort MacArthur - By Arcadia Publishing

Written by Stephen R Nelson and David K Appel, published by Arcadia Publishing, this 128 page
book contains rare and previously un-published pictures from the museum archives combined with stories spanning the history of the fort. Thanks to Arcadia Publishing, the new book is being distributed to retailers nationwide. The authors Steven Nelson (our Museum Director) and Lt Col Dave Appel (member of the association Board of Directors) have generously offered to donate all the proceeds from the book back to the Fort MacArthur Museum Association.

Order your copy today and enjoy this look at Los Angeles' military history.

$19.99

 
 
CalGold

California's Gold #6005

In February 2004 the Fort MacArthur Museum reached a new milestone with a visit from Huell Houser for a taping of The Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942. This exciting re-creation of one of the most controversial events in Los Angeles history is expertly captured as part of Huell's famous California's Gold television series.


The California's Gold shows feature our State's rich history, cultural diversity, natural wonders, and amazing people. Shown on all PBS affiliates in California, the program is endorsed by a number of organizations including: the California Teachers Association; California State Library Foundation; California Library Association; California School Boards Association; California Council for the Social Studies; and the California Historical Society.

VHS
or
DVD
$21.99

 Format

 
001

California's Railway Guns by Charles S. Small
A great paperback book about the history of railway guns in California, with a particular focus on the two fourteen inch railway guns stationed at Fort MacArthur from 1926 - 1946

$17.95

 

003

The H. D. of Los Angeles, a Reference Manual
Tour Notes for the 1992 CDSG meeting in Los Angeles

$15.00

 

007

HDLA during WW II (reprint of 1945 magazine by the publishers of the Fort MacArthur Alert)
A very nice summary magazine put together by the editors of the original Fort MacArthur Alert (1941-1946) to commemorate the end of the war. The magazine covers important events concerning Fort MacArthur during the War years. Great primary source material.

$15.00

 

101

History of the Western Defense Command (WW II) * full 5 volume set *
This 5 volume set covers the entire history of the Western Defense Command from it's inception to demobilization at the end of WWII. While we do believe that it is the most complete version of the report available, buyers are cautioned that copies of the report are made from third or forth generation photocopies and some words and pages may be unreadable.

$95.00

 

101A

History of the Western Defense Command (WW II) * volume 1 only * - 142 Pages

$15.00

 

101B

History of the Western Defense Command (WW II) * volume 2 only * - 164 Pages

$17.00

 

101C

History of the Western Defense Command (WW II) * volume 3 only * - 264 Pages

$27.00

 

101D

History of the Western Defense Command (WW II) * volume 4 only * - 90 Pages
Chronology of Important Events, Appendices 1-5

$9.00

 

101E

History of the Western Defense Command (WW II) * volume 5 only * - 264 Pages
Japanese Free Balloons and Related Incidents

$27.00

 

102

Fort MacArthur, A Public Report
A reprint of the public report issued by the USAF about the history of Fort MacArthur

$10.00

 

103

The Siege of Corregidor - Vol. 3 No. 1, Feb 1944 - 23 Pages

$3.00

 


Coast Artillery Historical Reports

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Board on Fortifications and Other Defenses, “The Endicott Board Report” - 393 Pages
Originally published by the Government Printing Office in 1886 and 1906 to report to the United States Congress the recommendations reached by two civilian-military boards on the future of U.S. coastal defenses. This report marked the start of the modern era of the U.S. coastal defenses.

$40.00

 

009

Coast Defenses of the United States & Insular Possessions “Taft Board Report” - 43 Pages
Originally published in 1906, The Taft Board Report was formally known as "The Report of the National Coast Defense Board on the Coast Defenses of the United States and the Insular Possessions", This report surveyed the progress in harbor defenses made since the Endicott Report and recommended a number of technical improvements. It also recommended the fortification of key harbors in the newly acquired overseas possessions such as Hawaii and the Philippines.

$5.00

 

NIKE Air Defense History

202

Historical Overview of the Nike Missile System - 143 Pages

$15.00

 

203

Nike Missile Sites in the Angeles National Forest

$8.00

 

204

Nike Missile Site at Fort MacArthur, White Point

$6.00

 

205

History of ARADCOM, the Gun Era 1950-53 by Roy S. Barnard

$25.00

 

206

Army Antiaircraft in Air Defense 1946-1954

$15.00

 

208

Nike Ajax Historical Monograph - 306 Pages
Development Production Deployment of the Nike Ajax Guided Missile System 1945-1959

$32.00

 

Pre-WWII Era Training Regulations and Ordinance Manuals
All of the titles in this section have been reproduced on plain white copy paper and
bound using GBC combs with a heavy cardstock cover. In most cases, the copies
are taken from original, first generation masters; however, some may be second or
third generation.
301  Drill Regulations For Coast Artillery, (1914) - 228 Pages $24.00

 

401

Instructions for Mounting 14-inch Disappearing Carriage, (1912) - 64 Pages
L.F., Models of 1907 and 1907MI for 14-Inch Guns Models of 1907 and 1907MI and Model 1910 - No. 1712

$7.00

 

402  Table of US Cannon and Projectiles (1918) - 71 Pages $8.00

 

403  Table of United States Army Cannon Carriages & Projectiles  (1924) - 119 Pages $13.00

 

404  Description of Swasey Depression Position Finders Types A, A-I and A-II  - 19 Pages $3.00

 

405  Barr & Stroud Coincidence Range Finder $3.00

 

406  Mounting, Using & Caring 8-Inch DC-L.F., M-1896 For 8-Inch Rifles M-1888 (1906) - 41 Pages $5.00

 

407  Seacoast Artillery Ammunition - No. 1872, Revised Aug 22, 1917, - 55 pages $6.00

 

501  TR 435-51 Mine and Submarine Mine Target Practice (1925) - 12 Pages $2.00

 

502  TR 435-330 Tactical Use of Searchlights in Harbor Defense (1925) - 12 Pages $2.00

 

503  TR 435-221 Fire Control and Position Finding (1924) - 88 Pages $10.00

 

504  TR 435-310 Exam for Gunners (1926) - 33 Pages $4.00

 

505  TR 435-55 Analysis of Drill and Reports of Target Practice (1925) - 64 Pages $7.00

 

506  TR 435-175 Regiment, Railway Artillery (1926) - 10 Pages $2.00

 

507  TR 435-165 Battery, Railway Artillery (1927) - 22 Pages $3.00

 

508  TR 435-171 Service Battery, Railway Artillery (1926) - 7 Pages $2.00

 

509  TR 435-300 The Coast Defense Command (1924) - 11 pages $2.00

 

510  TR 435-295 The Fort Command (1924) - 11 Pages $2.00

 

511  TR 435-290 The Fire Command (1924) - 9 Pages $2.00

 

512  TR 435-220 The Battery Command (Fixed) (1924) - 45 Pages $5.00

 

513  TR 435-270 Service of the Piece, 12" & 14" Dis. Carriage (1924) - 21 Pages $3.00

 

514  TR 435-255 Service of the Piece, 12" mortar (1924) - 20 Pages $3.00

 

515  TR 435-260 Service of the Piece, 12" barbette carriage (1924) - 19 Pages $3.00

 

516  TR 435-265 Service of the Piece, 10" disappearing carriage (1924) - 20 Pages $3.00

 

517  TR 435-267 Service of the Piece, 6" pedestal mount (1925) - 15 Pages $2.00

 

518  TR 435-266 Service of the Piece, 6" disappearing carriage (1925) - 15 Pages $2.00

 

519  TR 1365-14A Ammunition for 14-Inch Guns (1928)- 47 Pages
 M1907, M1907MI, M1909, M1910, M1910MI and M1920
$5.00

 

520  TR 1360-3A Ammunition for 3-Inch and 105-MM Antiaircraft Guns (1936) - 43 Pages $5.00

 

WWII Era Training Regulations and Ordinance Manuals
All of the titles in this section have been reproduced on plain white copy paper and
bound using GBC combs with a heavy cardstock cover. In most cases, the copies
are taken from original, first generation masters; however, some may be second or
third generation.
601  FM 4-35 Service of the Piece, 14-Inch Gun M1920MII on Railway Mount M1920 - 70 Pages $8.00

 

602  The Harbor Defense Command - Army Extension Course (1939) - 137 Pages $15.00

 

603  FM 4-20 Formations, Inspection Service & Care of Material (1940) - 73 Pages $8.00

 

604  FM 4-85 Service of the Piece, 16" guns & howitzers (1940) - 31 Pages $4.00

 

605  FM 4-86 Service of the Piece, 16" casemated gun (1944)  - 90 Pages $10.00

 

606  FM 4-61 Service of the Piece, 12" casemated gun (1944) - 82 Pages $9.00

 

607  FM 4-70 Service of the Piece, 6" disappearing carriage (1940) 25 Pages $3.00

 

608  Service of the Piece, 6-Inch Guns, M1903A2 / M1905A2, on Barbette Carriage M1 - 53 Pages $6.00

 

609  FM 4-91(Tentative) Service of the Piece - 90-MM Gun, on Fixed Mount M3 (1943) - 29 Pages $4.00

 

610  TM 9-456 12-Inch Mortar M1890MI Mounted on Carriage M1896MI & M1896MII - 136 Pages $15.00

 

611

 TM 9-421 3-Inch Gun M1902MI & M1903 on Barbette Carriage M1902 & M1903 - 120 Pages

$13.00

 

612  TM 9-345 155 Gun Material M1917, M1918 & Modifications (1942) $20.00

 

613  TM 9-1570 Plotting Boards for Seacoast Artillery (1942) - 132 Pages $14.00

 

614  CAS The Gun Computer, M1 general information (1942) - 11 Pages $2.00

 

615  CAS Lateral Adjustment of Fire (1942) - 12 Pages $2.00

 

616  TM 20-250 Field Music (1940) - 46 Pages $6.00

 

617  FM 4-90 Service of the Piece, 3-Inch Rapid Fire Guns, - 21 Pages
 M1902MI and M1903, Barbette Carriage
$3.00

 

618  FM 4-5 Seacoast Artillery Organization and Tactics, July 29, 1940 - 213 Pages $22.00

 

619  FM 4-10 Coast Artillery Gunnery, May 20, 1944 - 298 Pages $31.00

 

620  155 MM Gun Service of the Piece, Apr 10, 1940  - 29 Pages $4.00

 


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