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ArmaLite began as a small arms engineering concern founded by George Sullivan, the patent counsel for Lockheed Corporation, and funded by Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation. [5] After leasing a small machine shop [ 6 ] at 6567 Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, California, Sullivan hired several employees and began work on a prototype for a lightweight survival rifle for use by downed ...
Originally founded in 1954 by the Fairchild Engine Corporation, ArmaLite® has specialized in the development, engineering, and production of high-quality small arms for over 70 years. As a pioneering force in the firearms industry, ArmaLite is best known for the development of the “AR” or “ArmaLite Rifle” platform, and the original AR ...
Jul 29, 2021 · A 1950s AR-10 prototype (l.) is shown next to a state-of-the-art AR-10A4 flat-top, this one mounted with an Arma-ment Technology ELCAN 3.4x scope.
Oct 11, 2024 · The Armalite Rifle, also known as the AR-15, is a versatile firearm that has become an iconic symbol of American firearms technology. Designed by Armalite in the 1950s, this lightweight, semi-automatic rifle has since gained popularity among civilians, law enforcement agencies, and military forces worldwide. In this article, we will delve into ...
AR-18. ArmaLite rifle, any of several lightweight, small-calibre assault rifles designed by the American manufacturer ArmaLite, Inc. The first ArmaLite rifle, the AR-10, was a 7.62-millimetre, gas-operated weapon with a length of 40.5 inches (102.9 cm) and a weight of 8.8 pounds (4.0 kg). It did not survive its trials but did pave the way for ...
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Jul 12, 2017 · The "AR" in the name, however, stands for the name of the manufacturer: ArmaLite. 1950's: The ArmaLite Company is Founded. The ArmaLite Company traces its humble beginnings back to the early 1950's in Hollywood, California. The company was founded by George Sullivan, who worked as the patent counsel for the Lockheed Corporation (today Lockheed ...
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ArmaLite’s initial project, begun even before Sullivan brought ArmaLite to Fairchild’s attention, was the AR-1 Parasniper, a lightweight bolt action rifle started in 1952. The 1956 success of the later AR-5 caused ArmaLite to shift its attention to military designs. The AR-10 became the main focus of attention beginning in 1955.
