Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this great semi-automatic rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Charter Arms AR-7 Explorer Rifle!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Charter Arms
Model: AR-7 Explorer Rifle
Serial: A258756
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 16"
Optics/Sights: Ramp Front / Peephole Rear
Stock/Grips: Cycolac Black Synthetic Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
ArmaLite marketed the AR-7 Explorer from 1959 to 1973, when Charter Arms took over manufacturing. Charter Arms also introduced an AR-7 pistol featuring a profile somewhat reminiscent of a C96 Mauser. Because of the risk of running afoul with the BATFE over the short-barrel-rifle issues, Charter Arms made the alignment lug and recess opposite on the pistol barrels preventing them from being installed on the rifle. Charter Arms manufactured the AR-7 from 1973 to 1990. Argentina built a licensed copy of the AR-7, Sistema de Armas .22 LR Fire de Brenta, some of which included additional features like telescopic sights, barrel shrouds and pistol grips.
The company's first products, the AR-1 and AR-3, never entered production, but they did prove the feasibility of concepts that made use of modern designs and materials. ArmaLite's first success came in 1957 with the design of the AR-5. This rifle was a bolt-action breakdown rifle chambered for the .22 Hornet cartridge and was intended for use as a survival arm by U.S. Air Force crews. The gun's barrel and receiver could be stored in its hollow fiberglass buttstock that, in addition to its ability to float, also provided a storage place for fish hooks, matches, and other supplies. The AR-5 was accepted for military use, but expected sales failed to materialize because the Air Force had already purchased a large inventory of Harrington & Richardson M4 and M6 survival guns.
The AR-5's design became the basis of the civilian AR-7. The gun was chambered for the popular .22 long rifle cartridge and employed a semi-automatic blowback action rather than the bolt operation of its predecessor. ArmaLite briefly manufactured the AR-7 before selling production rights to Charter Arms Corporation. This company manufactured the AR-7 until 1990, when Survival Arms, Inc. took over production under license from Charter Arms/Charco.
Contents:
This Charter Arms Rifle will ship with its original box, papers, and a total of 6 magazines as shown in the many photos provided above.
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.
Model: AR-7 Explorer Rifle
Serial: A258756
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 16"
Optics/Sights: Ramp Front / Peephole Rear
Stock/Grips: Cycolac Black Synthetic Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
ArmaLite marketed the AR-7 Explorer from 1959 to 1973, when Charter Arms took over manufacturing. Charter Arms also introduced an AR-7 pistol featuring a profile somewhat reminiscent of a C96 Mauser. Because of the risk of running afoul with the BATFE over the short-barrel-rifle issues, Charter Arms made the alignment lug and recess opposite on the pistol barrels preventing them from being installed on the rifle. Charter Arms manufactured the AR-7 from 1973 to 1990. Argentina built a licensed copy of the AR-7, Sistema de Armas .22 LR Fire de Brenta, some of which included additional features like telescopic sights, barrel shrouds and pistol grips.
The company's first products, the AR-1 and AR-3, never entered production, but they did prove the feasibility of concepts that made use of modern designs and materials. ArmaLite's first success came in 1957 with the design of the AR-5. This rifle was a bolt-action breakdown rifle chambered for the .22 Hornet cartridge and was intended for use as a survival arm by U.S. Air Force crews. The gun's barrel and receiver could be stored in its hollow fiberglass buttstock that, in addition to its ability to float, also provided a storage place for fish hooks, matches, and other supplies. The AR-5 was accepted for military use, but expected sales failed to materialize because the Air Force had already purchased a large inventory of Harrington & Richardson M4 and M6 survival guns.
The AR-5's design became the basis of the civilian AR-7. The gun was chambered for the popular .22 long rifle cartridge and employed a semi-automatic blowback action rather than the bolt operation of its predecessor. ArmaLite briefly manufactured the AR-7 before selling production rights to Charter Arms Corporation. This company manufactured the AR-7 until 1990, when Survival Arms, Inc. took over production under license from Charter Arms/Charco.
Contents:
This Charter Arms Rifle will ship with its original box, papers, and a total of 6 magazines as shown in the many photos provided above.
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
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Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
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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.
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