Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this amazing semi-automatic rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Armi Jager AP-74!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Armi Jager
Model: AP-74
Serial: 17166
Date of Manufacture: 1976 (According to the “AB” date code)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Black Plastic with Molybdenum Coating on the metal parts
Barrel Length: 20" Barrel with Three-Prong Flash Hider
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Post Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Plastic Buttstock with Checkered Pistol Grip and Triangle-Style Handguard
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Armi Jager AP-74 is a semi-automatic .22 LR rifle produced in Italy during the 1970s and 1980s by Armi Jager. Designed to closely resemble the U.S. military’s M16, it features a cast-aluminum receiver with an integrated carry handle and a detachable 15-round magazine. Internally, the AP-74 operates on a simple blowback system rather than the M16’s gas-operated mechanism. While primarily chambered in .22 Long Rifle, rare variants chambered in .32 ACP have been reported. Though not as rugged as military-grade firearms, the AP-74 gained popularity for its affordability, realistic M16-style design, and versatility—ideal for training, plinking, and small-game hunting, especially when paired with high-velocity .22 LR ammunition like CCI Mini Mags. Weighing approximately 6.75 pounds with a 20-inch barrel, it offered authentic ergonomics and even earned a spot in pop culture, famously standing in as an M16 in George Romero’s Dawn of the Dead. Today, the AP-74 remains a unique piece of firearms history.
Model: AP-74
Serial: 17166
Date of Manufacture: 1976 (According to the “AB” date code)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Black Plastic with Molybdenum Coating on the metal parts
Barrel Length: 20" Barrel with Three-Prong Flash Hider
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Post Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Plastic Buttstock with Checkered Pistol Grip and Triangle-Style Handguard
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Armi Jager AP-74 is a semi-automatic .22 LR rifle produced in Italy during the 1970s and 1980s by Armi Jager. Designed to closely resemble the U.S. military’s M16, it features a cast-aluminum receiver with an integrated carry handle and a detachable 15-round magazine. Internally, the AP-74 operates on a simple blowback system rather than the M16’s gas-operated mechanism. While primarily chambered in .22 Long Rifle, rare variants chambered in .32 ACP have been reported. Though not as rugged as military-grade firearms, the AP-74 gained popularity for its affordability, realistic M16-style design, and versatility—ideal for training, plinking, and small-game hunting, especially when paired with high-velocity .22 LR ammunition like CCI Mini Mags. Weighing approximately 6.75 pounds with a 20-inch barrel, it offered authentic ergonomics and even earned a spot in pop culture, famously standing in as an M16 in George Romero’s Dawn of the Dead. Today, the AP-74 remains a unique piece of firearms history.
Contents:
This example will ship with one magazine!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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