Ram-Line would eventually make plastic banana style 25 round magazines. Accessories such as wire collapsable stocks and heat shield looking barrel covers were produced here and there. This time in the AR7 lifespan was also the first introduction of higher-capacity magazines going from 8, 10, and 15 rounds. The Explorer II Pistol featured a fully adjustable rear sight since the front post was not adjustable. Charter Arms would also go on to making an AR7 Explorer II which was a pistol variant that had varying barrel lengths from 6 inches, 8 inches, and 10 inches.īoth Charter Arms AR7 Explorer guns were capable of having a scope mounted on them via 3/8 dovetail scope rings. The internal stock still only held one magazine and the functional design was a perfect copy of the ArmaLite rifles.
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In 1973 ArmaLite allowed Charter Arms to license and produce the design in order for ArmaLite to move onto bigger and better things. Let us jump right in! Variants: ArmaLite AR7Īs I mentioned in Curious Relics #003, ArmaLite produced the AR7 from 1959 to 1973. Today we are covering Variants, Range Time, After Market Parts & Accessories, and some Final Thoughts. When I have a chance I will come back and link to Part I here if you are just tuning in. Welcome back everyone to Part II of the ArmaLite AR7! Last time we covered a Condensed History, Notable Design Features, and Specifications. Understanding the firearms of old, their importance, and their development which lead to many of the arms we now cherish today is incredibly fascinating and we hope you enjoy what we have to share, too! Hopefully along the way you can garner a greater appreciation for older firearms like we do, and simultaneously you can teach us things as well through sharing your own expertise and thoughts in the Comments.
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Welcome to our recurring series of “Curious Relics.” Here, we want to share all of our experiences, knowledge, misadventures, and passion for older firearms that one might categorize as a Curio & Relic – any firearm that is at least 50 years old according to the ATF. Curious Relics #004: ArmaLite AR7 Part II The Design Survives!