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Compañero
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El rifle AR-7 calibre 22 fue diseñado por Eugene Stoner en 1959 el padre del famoso AR-15 y sus variaciones militares el M16A1/4/M203.
El Ar-7 fue diseñado por contrato de la Fuerza Aérea como arma de sobrevivencia para los pilotos y tripulaciones.
Aquí te mando el escrito y descripción del AR-7.
Francisco
AR-7
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AR-7
Armalite AR-7 survival rifle, and 8, 10 and 15-round magazines.
Type Survival rifle
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 1959–Present
Production history
Designer Eugene Stoner
Designed 1958
Variants US Henry Survival Rifle; Israeli Pilot's Survival Rifle; Explorer II Pistol
Specifications
Weight 1.13 kg
Length 889 mm
Barrel length 406 mm
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Cartridge .22 Long Rifle
Action recoil-operated
Rate of fire Semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity 350 m/s (~1,125 ft/s)
Effective range 100 m
Feed system Standard 8-round magazine. 10, 15, 25, 50 round magazines available.
Sights Aperture
The ArmaLite AR-7, designed by Eugene Stoner, is the civilian-commercial version of a rifle adopted by the US Air Force as a pilot and aircrew survival weapon. Its main market is as a knockabout rifle for carrying in a backpack, car trunk or pickup truck.
Contents [hide]
1 History & Design
1.1 Criticisms
1.2 Production History
2 Operation
3 Variants
3.1 Explorer II Pistol
3.2 Henry Survival Rifle
3.3 Israeli Pilot's Survival Rifle
4 After-market Modifications
5 The AR-7 in popular culture
6 References
7 External links
[edit] History & Design
The prototype of what would become the AR-7 was designed by Eugene Stoner at ArmaLite Inc., a division of Fairchild Aircraft. The rifle shares some of the features of the bolt-action AR-5, another rifle designed by Stoner for ArmaLite and adopted by the United States Air Force in 1956 as the MA-1.[1] The MA-1 was intended as to replace the M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon which was a superimposed ("over-under") twin-barrel rifle/shotgun in chambered in .22 Hornet and .410 bore, using a break-open action. The AR-5 had the advantage of rapid fire, using the same .22 Hornet cartridge used in the M6.
The AR-7 was a completely different design, using a blowback semi-automatic action in .22 Long Rifle.[2] Like the bolt-action AR-5, the AR-7 was designed as a survival rifle for shooting small game. The rifle can be disassembled into its component parts (barrel, receiver, magazine, and stock), which can be stored in the stock. The AR-7 was constructed primarily of aluminum, with plastic for the stock and buttcap. Even the barrel is aluminum or composite material, using a rifled steel liner.[3]
The AR-7 measures 35 inches overall when assembled. It disassembles to four sections (barrel, action, stock, and magazine), with everything stowing inside the ABS stock. It measures 16 inches long when configured for storage. The rifle weighs 2.5 pounds so this is even light enough to take along backpacking. It floats in water, as did the previous AR-5/MA-1 design[citation needed]. The rear sight is a peep sight, which comes on a flat metal blade with two different size apertures. It is adjustable for elevation (up-down). The front sight is adjustable for windage (side-side). Accuracy is sufficient for hunting small game at ranges to 50 yards. Because of its ease of concealment and low price, the AR-7 is the recommended rifle for usage by hitmen in Paladin Press's controversial book, Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors (the book also mentions the Ruger 10/22).
[edit] Criticisms
The design was sold to Charter Arms in 1973. According to some accounts posted by enthusiasts, this is where quality began to deteriorate.[4] Barrels were said to be prone to warp. Standard aperture sights provided less than accurate shot placement.
By all accounts, jamming could be markedly reduced through minor reprofiling of the receiver to smooth the transition from magazine to barrel, but reportedly never consistently eradicated. As the rifle is unlikely to be used in self-defense situations, this jamming might be classified as frustrating rather than dangerous. Similarly, since a jammed weapon would not make a particularly loud noise, small game being hunted might not be alerted if the gun failed to fire, allowing for a followup attempt.
Since Charter Arms sold the design and rights to Henry Repeating Arms in 1980, the AR-7 has regained its reputation for reliability, provided that high-velocity .22 Long Rifle cartridges are used to ensure proper cycling of the action.
[edit] Production History
(Summary of information available in The Blue Book of Gun Values)
1959-1973: ArmaLite
1973-1990: Charter Arms
1990-1997: Survival Arms, Cocoa, FL
1997-Present: Henry Repeating Arms Co., Brooklyn, NY
1998-2004: AR-7 Industries, LLC, Meriden, CT (bought by ArmaLite in 2004)
[edit] Operation
The rifle functions as a blowback semi-automatic. This means the force of the fired cartridge will push the bolt backwards against a spring, ejecting the fired cartridge and the spring then pushes the bolt forwards, loading another cartridge from the magazine for every pull of the trigger. The AR-7 is a light firearm and must be positively shouldered for reliable blowback operation. This is a time tested simple and very reliable operating system for a firearm which is expected to see use in less than desirable conditions. On the other hand, the simplicity of the mechanism in the AR-7 has caused some consternation for range operators, since the bolt does not lock back at any point. This means there's no easy way to demonstrate the weapon is in a safe, unloaded state without manually holding the bolt back. Some range operators recommend placing a spent casing in front of the bolt to hold it slightly open so that the chamber is visible.
[edit] Variants
[edit] Explorer II Pistol
One variant of the AR-7 was the Explorer II pistol[4]. It was essentially the receiver of the rifle, an eight-inch removable barrel, and a non-removable pistol grip in place of a stock. It came with two eight-round magazines, though larger capacity magazines could be found (see table above). It resembled a Broomhandle Mauser.
Note: Due to NFA regulations the barrels on the rifle and pistol are not interchangeable. The rifle receiver has a notch for the barrel on the top of the fitting whereas the pistol has the notch on the bottom. The rifle barrel notch is wider than the notch on the pistol barrels. The barrels could be used on the opposite platform but the fit may affect proper functionality and the barrels would be upside down. Doing so may also violate local or federal laws.
Compañero
Sniper 27
El rifle AR-7 calibre 22 fue diseñado por Eugene Stoner en 1959 el padre del famoso AR-15 y sus variaciones militares el M16A1/4/M203.
El Ar-7 fue diseñado por contrato de la Fuerza Aérea como arma de sobrevivencia para los pilotos y tripulaciones.
Aquí te mando el escrito y descripción del AR-7.
Francisco
AR-7
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
For other uses, see AR 7.
AR-7
Armalite AR-7 survival rifle, and 8, 10 and 15-round magazines.
Type Survival rifle
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 1959–Present
Production history
Designer Eugene Stoner
Designed 1958
Variants US Henry Survival Rifle; Israeli Pilot's Survival Rifle; Explorer II Pistol
Specifications
Weight 1.13 kg
Length 889 mm
Barrel length 406 mm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cartridge .22 Long Rifle
Action recoil-operated
Rate of fire Semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity 350 m/s (~1,125 ft/s)
Effective range 100 m
Feed system Standard 8-round magazine. 10, 15, 25, 50 round magazines available.
Sights Aperture
The ArmaLite AR-7, designed by Eugene Stoner, is the civilian-commercial version of a rifle adopted by the US Air Force as a pilot and aircrew survival weapon. Its main market is as a knockabout rifle for carrying in a backpack, car trunk or pickup truck.
Contents [hide]
1 History & Design
1.1 Criticisms
1.2 Production History
2 Operation
3 Variants
3.1 Explorer II Pistol
3.2 Henry Survival Rifle
3.3 Israeli Pilot's Survival Rifle
4 After-market Modifications
5 The AR-7 in popular culture
6 References
7 External links
[edit] History & Design
The prototype of what would become the AR-7 was designed by Eugene Stoner at ArmaLite Inc., a division of Fairchild Aircraft. The rifle shares some of the features of the bolt-action AR-5, another rifle designed by Stoner for ArmaLite and adopted by the United States Air Force in 1956 as the MA-1.[1] The MA-1 was intended as to replace the M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon which was a superimposed ("over-under") twin-barrel rifle/shotgun in chambered in .22 Hornet and .410 bore, using a break-open action. The AR-5 had the advantage of rapid fire, using the same .22 Hornet cartridge used in the M6.
The AR-7 was a completely different design, using a blowback semi-automatic action in .22 Long Rifle.[2] Like the bolt-action AR-5, the AR-7 was designed as a survival rifle for shooting small game. The rifle can be disassembled into its component parts (barrel, receiver, magazine, and stock), which can be stored in the stock. The AR-7 was constructed primarily of aluminum, with plastic for the stock and buttcap. Even the barrel is aluminum or composite material, using a rifled steel liner.[3]
The AR-7 measures 35 inches overall when assembled. It disassembles to four sections (barrel, action, stock, and magazine), with everything stowing inside the ABS stock. It measures 16 inches long when configured for storage. The rifle weighs 2.5 pounds so this is even light enough to take along backpacking. It floats in water, as did the previous AR-5/MA-1 design[citation needed]. The rear sight is a peep sight, which comes on a flat metal blade with two different size apertures. It is adjustable for elevation (up-down). The front sight is adjustable for windage (side-side). Accuracy is sufficient for hunting small game at ranges to 50 yards. Because of its ease of concealment and low price, the AR-7 is the recommended rifle for usage by hitmen in Paladin Press's controversial book, Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors (the book also mentions the Ruger 10/22).
[edit] Criticisms
The design was sold to Charter Arms in 1973. According to some accounts posted by enthusiasts, this is where quality began to deteriorate.[4] Barrels were said to be prone to warp. Standard aperture sights provided less than accurate shot placement.
By all accounts, jamming could be markedly reduced through minor reprofiling of the receiver to smooth the transition from magazine to barrel, but reportedly never consistently eradicated. As the rifle is unlikely to be used in self-defense situations, this jamming might be classified as frustrating rather than dangerous. Similarly, since a jammed weapon would not make a particularly loud noise, small game being hunted might not be alerted if the gun failed to fire, allowing for a followup attempt.
Since Charter Arms sold the design and rights to Henry Repeating Arms in 1980, the AR-7 has regained its reputation for reliability, provided that high-velocity .22 Long Rifle cartridges are used to ensure proper cycling of the action.
[edit] Production History
(Summary of information available in The Blue Book of Gun Values)
1959-1973: ArmaLite
1973-1990: Charter Arms
1990-1997: Survival Arms, Cocoa, FL
1997-Present: Henry Repeating Arms Co., Brooklyn, NY
1998-2004: AR-7 Industries, LLC, Meriden, CT (bought by ArmaLite in 2004)
[edit] Operation
The rifle functions as a blowback semi-automatic. This means the force of the fired cartridge will push the bolt backwards against a spring, ejecting the fired cartridge and the spring then pushes the bolt forwards, loading another cartridge from the magazine for every pull of the trigger. The AR-7 is a light firearm and must be positively shouldered for reliable blowback operation. This is a time tested simple and very reliable operating system for a firearm which is expected to see use in less than desirable conditions. On the other hand, the simplicity of the mechanism in the AR-7 has caused some consternation for range operators, since the bolt does not lock back at any point. This means there's no easy way to demonstrate the weapon is in a safe, unloaded state without manually holding the bolt back. Some range operators recommend placing a spent casing in front of the bolt to hold it slightly open so that the chamber is visible.
[edit] Variants
[edit] Explorer II Pistol
One variant of the AR-7 was the Explorer II pistol[4]. It was essentially the receiver of the rifle, an eight-inch removable barrel, and a non-removable pistol grip in place of a stock. It came with two eight-round magazines, though larger capacity magazines could be found (see table above). It resembled a Broomhandle Mauser.
Note: Due to NFA regulations the barrels on the rifle and pistol are not interchangeable. The rifle receiver has a notch for the barrel on the top of the fitting whereas the pistol has the notch on the bottom. The rifle barrel notch is wider than the notch on the pistol barrels. The barrels could be used on the opposite platform but the fit may affect proper functionality and the barrels would be upside down. Doing so may also violate local or federal laws.
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Super Moderador
The ArmaLite AR-7, designed by Eugene Stoner, is the civilian-commercial version of a rifle adopted by the US Air Force as a pilot and aircrew survival weapon. Its main market is as a knockabout rifle for carrying in a backpack, car trunk or pickup truck.
Contents [hide]
1 History & Design
1.1 Criticisms
1.2 Production History
2 Operation
3 Variants
3.1 Explorer II Pistol
3.2 Henry Survival Rifle
3.3 Israeli Pilot's Survival Rifle
4 After-market Modifications
5 The AR-7 in popular culture
6 References
7 External links
[edit] History & Design
The prototype of what would become the AR-7 was designed by Eugene Stoner at ArmaLite Inc., a division of Fairchild Aircraft. The rifle shares some of the features of the bolt-action AR-5, another rifle designed by Stoner for ArmaLite and adopted by the United States Air Force in 1956 as the MA-1.[1] The MA-1 was intended as to replace the M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon which was a superimposed ("over-under") twin-barrel rifle/shotgun in chambered in .22 Hornet and .410 bore, using a break-open action. The AR-5 had the advantage of rapid fire, using the same .22 Hornet cartridge used in the M6.
The AR-7 was a completely different design, using a blowback semi-automatic action in .22 Long Rifle.[2] Like the bolt-action AR-5, the AR-7 was designed as a survival rifle for shooting small game. The rifle can be disassembled into its component parts (barrel, receiver, magazine, and stock), which can be stored in the stock. The AR-7 was constructed primarily of aluminum, with plastic for the stock and buttcap. Even the barrel is aluminum or composite material, using a rifled steel liner.[3]
The AR-7 measures 35 inches overall when assembled. It disassembles to four sections (barrel, action, stock, and magazine), with everything stowing inside the ABS stock. It measures 16 inches long when configured for storage. The rifle weighs 2.5 pounds so this is even light enough to take along backpacking. It floats in water, as did the previous AR-5/MA-1 design[citation needed]. The rear sight is a peep sight, which comes on a flat metal blade with two different size apertures. It is adjustable for elevation (up-down). The front sight is adjustable for windage (side-side). Accuracy is sufficient for hunting small game at ranges to 50 yards. Because of its ease of concealment and low price, the AR-7 is the recommended rifle for usage by hitmen in Paladin Press's controversial book, Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors (the book also mentions the Ruger 10/22).
[edit] Criticisms
The design was sold to Charter Arms in 1973. According to some accounts posted by enthusiasts, this is where quality began to deteriorate.[4] Barrels were said to be prone to warp. Standard aperture sights provided less than accurate shot placement.
By all accounts, jamming could be markedly reduced through minor reprofiling of the receiver to smooth the transition from magazine to barrel, but reportedly never consistently eradicated. As the rifle is unlikely to be used in self-defense situations, this jamming might be classified as frustrating rather than dangerous. Similarly, since a jammed weapon would not make a particularly loud noise, small game being hunted might not be alerted if the gun failed to fire, allowing for a followup attempt.
Since Charter Arms sold the design and rights to Henry Repeating Arms in 1980, the AR-7 has regained its reputation for reliability, provided that high-velocity .22 Long Rifle cartridges are used to ensure proper cycling of the action.
[edit] Production History
(Summary of information available in The Blue Book of Gun Values)
1959-1973: ArmaLite
1973-1990: Charter Arms
1990-1997: Survival Arms, Cocoa, FL
1997-Present: Henry Repeating Arms Co., Brooklyn, NY
1998-2004: AR-7 Industries, LLC, Meriden, CT (bought by ArmaLite in 2004)
[edit] Operation
The rifle functions as a blowback semi-automatic. This means the force of the fired cartridge will push the bolt backwards against a spring, ejecting the fired cartridge and the spring then pushes the bolt forwards, loading another cartridge from the magazine for every pull of the trigger. The AR-7 is a light firearm and must be positively shouldered for reliable blowback operation. This is a time tested simple and very reliable operating system for a firearm which is expected to see use in less than desirable conditions. On the other hand, the simplicity of the mechanism in the AR-7 has caused some consternation for range operators, since the bolt does not lock back at any point. This means there's no easy way to demonstrate the weapon is in a safe, unloaded state without manually holding the bolt back. Some range operators recommend placing a spent casing in front of the bolt to hold it slightly open so that the chamber is visible.
Contents [hide]
1 History & Design
1.1 Criticisms
1.2 Production History
2 Operation
3 Variants
3.1 Explorer II Pistol
3.2 Henry Survival Rifle
3.3 Israeli Pilot's Survival Rifle
4 After-market Modifications
5 The AR-7 in popular culture
6 References
7 External links
[edit] History & Design
The prototype of what would become the AR-7 was designed by Eugene Stoner at ArmaLite Inc., a division of Fairchild Aircraft. The rifle shares some of the features of the bolt-action AR-5, another rifle designed by Stoner for ArmaLite and adopted by the United States Air Force in 1956 as the MA-1.[1] The MA-1 was intended as to replace the M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon which was a superimposed ("over-under") twin-barrel rifle/shotgun in chambered in .22 Hornet and .410 bore, using a break-open action. The AR-5 had the advantage of rapid fire, using the same .22 Hornet cartridge used in the M6.
The AR-7 was a completely different design, using a blowback semi-automatic action in .22 Long Rifle.[2] Like the bolt-action AR-5, the AR-7 was designed as a survival rifle for shooting small game. The rifle can be disassembled into its component parts (barrel, receiver, magazine, and stock), which can be stored in the stock. The AR-7 was constructed primarily of aluminum, with plastic for the stock and buttcap. Even the barrel is aluminum or composite material, using a rifled steel liner.[3]
The AR-7 measures 35 inches overall when assembled. It disassembles to four sections (barrel, action, stock, and magazine), with everything stowing inside the ABS stock. It measures 16 inches long when configured for storage. The rifle weighs 2.5 pounds so this is even light enough to take along backpacking. It floats in water, as did the previous AR-5/MA-1 design[citation needed]. The rear sight is a peep sight, which comes on a flat metal blade with two different size apertures. It is adjustable for elevation (up-down). The front sight is adjustable for windage (side-side). Accuracy is sufficient for hunting small game at ranges to 50 yards. Because of its ease of concealment and low price, the AR-7 is the recommended rifle for usage by hitmen in Paladin Press's controversial book, Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors (the book also mentions the Ruger 10/22).
[edit] Criticisms
The design was sold to Charter Arms in 1973. According to some accounts posted by enthusiasts, this is where quality began to deteriorate.[4] Barrels were said to be prone to warp. Standard aperture sights provided less than accurate shot placement.
By all accounts, jamming could be markedly reduced through minor reprofiling of the receiver to smooth the transition from magazine to barrel, but reportedly never consistently eradicated. As the rifle is unlikely to be used in self-defense situations, this jamming might be classified as frustrating rather than dangerous. Similarly, since a jammed weapon would not make a particularly loud noise, small game being hunted might not be alerted if the gun failed to fire, allowing for a followup attempt.
Since Charter Arms sold the design and rights to Henry Repeating Arms in 1980, the AR-7 has regained its reputation for reliability, provided that high-velocity .22 Long Rifle cartridges are used to ensure proper cycling of the action.
[edit] Production History
(Summary of information available in The Blue Book of Gun Values)
1959-1973: ArmaLite
1973-1990: Charter Arms
1990-1997: Survival Arms, Cocoa, FL
1997-Present: Henry Repeating Arms Co., Brooklyn, NY
1998-2004: AR-7 Industries, LLC, Meriden, CT (bought by ArmaLite in 2004)
[edit] Operation
The rifle functions as a blowback semi-automatic. This means the force of the fired cartridge will push the bolt backwards against a spring, ejecting the fired cartridge and the spring then pushes the bolt forwards, loading another cartridge from the magazine for every pull of the trigger. The AR-7 is a light firearm and must be positively shouldered for reliable blowback operation. This is a time tested simple and very reliable operating system for a firearm which is expected to see use in less than desirable conditions. On the other hand, the simplicity of the mechanism in the AR-7 has caused some consternation for range operators, since the bolt does not lock back at any point. This means there's no easy way to demonstrate the weapon is in a safe, unloaded state without manually holding the bolt back. Some range operators recommend placing a spent casing in front of the bolt to hold it slightly open so that the chamber is visible.
Deer Hunter
Super Moderador
Variants
[edit] Explorer II Pistol
One variant of the AR-7 was the Explorer II pistol[4]. It was essentially the receiver of the rifle, an eight-inch removable barrel, and a non-removable pistol grip in place of a stock. It came with two eight-round magazines, though larger capacity magazines could be found (see table above). It resembled a Broomhandle Mauser.
Note: Due to NFA regulations the barrels on the rifle and pistol are not interchangeable. The rifle receiver has a notch for the barrel on the top of the fitting whereas the pistol has the notch on the bottom. The rifle barrel notch is wider than the notch on the pistol barrels. The barrels could be used on the opposite platform but the fit may affect proper functionality and the barrels would be upside down. Doing so may also violate local or federal laws.
[edit] Henry Survival Rifle
In 1980, the design and production rights passed on to Henry Repeating Arms and the compact rifle was slightly revised. The AR-7 is now known as the Henry U.S. Survival rifle. An ABS material replaced the original plastic, which was prone to cracking and failure. The sights were replaced with peep style sights for improved accuracy. Present versions also have a standard 3/8 in. rail milled into the top of the receiver for mounting a wide variety of optics. AR-7s manufactured by Henry are the only ones with this last feature.
[edit] Israeli Pilot's Survival Rifle
Another variant was made by Armalite and sold to the Israeli Military for use as pilot/aircrew survival weapons [5]. The Israelis further modified these rifles, adding the telescoping stock, a pistol grip from from a FAL-type rifle, shortening the barrel (to 13.5 inches), and adding a front sight based on the K98k Mauser.
Following Israeli service, some of these rifle were re-imported into the United States by the Bricklee Trading Company (the barrels are marked with the BTC identification) for sale on the civilian market, and command a premium among collectors. In order to comply with US Federal law, a 3-inch muzzle brake had to be permanently attached in order to meet the minimum 16 inch barrel requirement.
[edit] After-market Modifications
The fact that both the barrel and stock are detachable has led to a plethora of after-market accessories, similar to those available for the Ruger 10/22. Barrels, stocks, and grips, of varying finishes and utility, can be added to the rifle. These include collapsible stocks, wire-framed stocks, pistol grips, flash suppressors, shrouded barrels, high-capacity magazines, telescopic sights, reflex 'red dot' sights and other occasionally fanciful-looking hardware, usually at a cost greater than the rifle. The accessories almost always make it impossible to use the original floating stock for storage.
A complaint sometimes heard about the AR-7 is its lack of a sling, apart from the highly modified Israeli models, although some users have attached slings that do not require modification to the rifle in order to use. A 20-gauge shotgun sling swivel meant to clamp to the magazine of a 20-gauge shotgun and a universal sling work well for the purpose.
Another issue that was common with the AR-7 was failure to reliably feed flat-nosed .22 Long Rifle cartridges. After many tests, standard and hyper-velocity, round-nosed .22 Long Rifle cartridges were recommended for flawless action. Due to fears of possible illegal use, Henry installed a stronger recoil spring in the action to ensure that subsonic ammunition would not be able to cycle properly in the firearm. However, the hyper velocity (or even normal) loads could warp the barrel of the Henry US Survival variant.
[edit] The AR-7 in popular culture
As opposed to the original hunting and survival weapon envisioned by its creators, the .22 calibre AR-7 was used as an assassination weapon in several films.
The AR-7 features prominently in From Russia With Love (film) where Q Branch issues James Bond with one as part of his attache case. Q Branch's AR-7 is unique in that Q said it was of .25 caliber (the cartridges appear to be .25 ACP). Bond uses the AR-7 to assassinate a Soviet agent with a suppressor and infrared telescopic sight on the weapon.[5] Bond also uses the AR-7 to shoot a crewman of an attacking helicopter causing the crewman to drop a hand grenade that destroys the helicopter. The AR-7 returns in Goldfinger (film) being used by Tilly Masterson in unsuccessful assassination attempts. The AR-7 is also using in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (film) it is seen in the glove compartment of Bond's car and he uses the scope to look at Tracy as she attempts to commit suicide.
The AR-7 with various accessories such as a wooden stock, front and rear grips, and an extended barrel was used in such superspy films and television shows as Get Smart. [6]
An AR-7 action modified into a pistol configuration (remarkably like the later real-life Explorer II pistol version) was used by Dean Martin as Matt Helm in the spy spoof Murderer's Row (1966). The "gimmick" in this version was that when the trigger was squeezed, there was a "click", as though of a misfire, that was in fact a timer activating, which fired the weapon ten seconds later. The "gimmick" pistol was used several times in the film to trick enemy operatives into shooting themselves with it (usually by stupidly pointing the weapon at themselves or a companion while trying to determine why it wouldn't fire), including the head villain, played by Karl Malden. Note that such a modification of a rifle action into a pistol was and is prohibited under the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA34) and the Safe Streets and Crime Control Act of 1968 (aka the "Gun Control Act of 1968" aka "GCA68"), and required a special waiver from the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Division of the U.S. Treasury Department, the predecessor of the present-day Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
George C. Scott's character Dan Logan uses the AR-7 in Rage (1972 film) to revenge himself on the US Army. The weapon features on the film's poster with Scott using the rifle's butt as a weapon.
William Shatner as Denny Crane assembled, loaded and used the AR-7 to shoot a hostage-taker in the offices of Crane, Poole & Schmitt in a first season episode of the television series Boston Legal.
[edit] Explorer II Pistol
One variant of the AR-7 was the Explorer II pistol[4]. It was essentially the receiver of the rifle, an eight-inch removable barrel, and a non-removable pistol grip in place of a stock. It came with two eight-round magazines, though larger capacity magazines could be found (see table above). It resembled a Broomhandle Mauser.
Note: Due to NFA regulations the barrels on the rifle and pistol are not interchangeable. The rifle receiver has a notch for the barrel on the top of the fitting whereas the pistol has the notch on the bottom. The rifle barrel notch is wider than the notch on the pistol barrels. The barrels could be used on the opposite platform but the fit may affect proper functionality and the barrels would be upside down. Doing so may also violate local or federal laws.
[edit] Henry Survival Rifle
In 1980, the design and production rights passed on to Henry Repeating Arms and the compact rifle was slightly revised. The AR-7 is now known as the Henry U.S. Survival rifle. An ABS material replaced the original plastic, which was prone to cracking and failure. The sights were replaced with peep style sights for improved accuracy. Present versions also have a standard 3/8 in. rail milled into the top of the receiver for mounting a wide variety of optics. AR-7s manufactured by Henry are the only ones with this last feature.
[edit] Israeli Pilot's Survival Rifle
Another variant was made by Armalite and sold to the Israeli Military for use as pilot/aircrew survival weapons [5]. The Israelis further modified these rifles, adding the telescoping stock, a pistol grip from from a FAL-type rifle, shortening the barrel (to 13.5 inches), and adding a front sight based on the K98k Mauser.
Following Israeli service, some of these rifle were re-imported into the United States by the Bricklee Trading Company (the barrels are marked with the BTC identification) for sale on the civilian market, and command a premium among collectors. In order to comply with US Federal law, a 3-inch muzzle brake had to be permanently attached in order to meet the minimum 16 inch barrel requirement.
[edit] After-market Modifications
The fact that both the barrel and stock are detachable has led to a plethora of after-market accessories, similar to those available for the Ruger 10/22. Barrels, stocks, and grips, of varying finishes and utility, can be added to the rifle. These include collapsible stocks, wire-framed stocks, pistol grips, flash suppressors, shrouded barrels, high-capacity magazines, telescopic sights, reflex 'red dot' sights and other occasionally fanciful-looking hardware, usually at a cost greater than the rifle. The accessories almost always make it impossible to use the original floating stock for storage.
A complaint sometimes heard about the AR-7 is its lack of a sling, apart from the highly modified Israeli models, although some users have attached slings that do not require modification to the rifle in order to use. A 20-gauge shotgun sling swivel meant to clamp to the magazine of a 20-gauge shotgun and a universal sling work well for the purpose.
Another issue that was common with the AR-7 was failure to reliably feed flat-nosed .22 Long Rifle cartridges. After many tests, standard and hyper-velocity, round-nosed .22 Long Rifle cartridges were recommended for flawless action. Due to fears of possible illegal use, Henry installed a stronger recoil spring in the action to ensure that subsonic ammunition would not be able to cycle properly in the firearm. However, the hyper velocity (or even normal) loads could warp the barrel of the Henry US Survival variant.
[edit] The AR-7 in popular culture
As opposed to the original hunting and survival weapon envisioned by its creators, the .22 calibre AR-7 was used as an assassination weapon in several films.
The AR-7 features prominently in From Russia With Love (film) where Q Branch issues James Bond with one as part of his attache case. Q Branch's AR-7 is unique in that Q said it was of .25 caliber (the cartridges appear to be .25 ACP). Bond uses the AR-7 to assassinate a Soviet agent with a suppressor and infrared telescopic sight on the weapon.[5] Bond also uses the AR-7 to shoot a crewman of an attacking helicopter causing the crewman to drop a hand grenade that destroys the helicopter. The AR-7 returns in Goldfinger (film) being used by Tilly Masterson in unsuccessful assassination attempts. The AR-7 is also using in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (film) it is seen in the glove compartment of Bond's car and he uses the scope to look at Tracy as she attempts to commit suicide.
The AR-7 with various accessories such as a wooden stock, front and rear grips, and an extended barrel was used in such superspy films and television shows as Get Smart. [6]
An AR-7 action modified into a pistol configuration (remarkably like the later real-life Explorer II pistol version) was used by Dean Martin as Matt Helm in the spy spoof Murderer's Row (1966). The "gimmick" in this version was that when the trigger was squeezed, there was a "click", as though of a misfire, that was in fact a timer activating, which fired the weapon ten seconds later. The "gimmick" pistol was used several times in the film to trick enemy operatives into shooting themselves with it (usually by stupidly pointing the weapon at themselves or a companion while trying to determine why it wouldn't fire), including the head villain, played by Karl Malden. Note that such a modification of a rifle action into a pistol was and is prohibited under the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA34) and the Safe Streets and Crime Control Act of 1968 (aka the "Gun Control Act of 1968" aka "GCA68"), and required a special waiver from the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Division of the U.S. Treasury Department, the predecessor of the present-day Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
George C. Scott's character Dan Logan uses the AR-7 in Rage (1972 film) to revenge himself on the US Army. The weapon features on the film's poster with Scott using the rifle's butt as a weapon.
William Shatner as Denny Crane assembled, loaded and used the AR-7 to shoot a hostage-taker in the offices of Crane, Poole & Schmitt in a first season episode of the television series Boston Legal.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AR-7
Type Survival rifle
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 1959–Present
Production history
Designer Eugene Stoner
Designed 1958
Variants US Henry Survival Rifle; Israeli Pilot's Survival Rifle; Explorer II Pistol
Specifications
Weight 1.13 kg
Length 889 mm
Barrel length 406 mm
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Cartridge .22 Long Rifle
Action recoil-operated
Rate of fire Semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity 350 m/s (~1,125 ft/s)
Effective range 100 m
Feed system Standard 8-round magazine. 10, 15, 25, 50 round magazines available.
Sights Aperture
Type Survival rifle
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 1959–Present
Production history
Designer Eugene Stoner
Designed 1958
Variants US Henry Survival Rifle; Israeli Pilot's Survival Rifle; Explorer II Pistol
Specifications
Weight 1.13 kg
Length 889 mm
Barrel length 406 mm
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Cartridge .22 Long Rifle
Action recoil-operated
Rate of fire Semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity 350 m/s (~1,125 ft/s)
Effective range 100 m
Feed system Standard 8-round magazine. 10, 15, 25, 50 round magazines available.
Sights Aperture
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Sniper27, hace poco pregunte por este rifle, que me pareció muy bonito y obtuve las siguientes opiniones de lo más variadas de nuestros amigos foristas, aqui el link
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Sniper27, hace poco pregunte por este rifle, que me pareció muy bonito y obtuve las siguientes opiniones de lo más variadas de nuestros amigos foristas, aqui el link
http://www.mexicoarmado.com/showthread.php?t=57979
saludos