They will not give out a list, but will look up on an individual basis. Information thats very helpful to us includes: Model of the firearm Serial number of the firearm Sights or scope being used Manufacturer and specific type of ammunition being used (including bullet weight) How the rifle or pistol was mounted or held (e.g. While we understand that this can be an inconvenience to our customers, we believe that these policies are important in preventing our technical knowledge from getting into the hands of foreign governments and groups that wish to cause the United States or its allies harm. Thread size 1-7/16x18 UNEF-3A. Specially designed bullets, such as open-tip, especially uniform primers, specially weighed charges of stable powder, and high-quality very uniform cartridge cases are often used in match ammunition. S000001-S001000 no date 1000 rifles ! . All others are post ban. 1. Some or all lowers are cast. If so, proceed to step 2. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. | Q: What are the torques on an AR-10 barrel nut and the gas keys?A: Torque for the M15 should be 35 80 FOOT lbs. 2020 Armalite Catalog; Frequently Asked Questions; Contact Us; | Unit 63 Silvermine Rd, Seymour, CT 06483 The new owners sold off all of their 20 inch barrels just after the sale as well. 1.. 7-16-73. All Rights Reserved. Lower receiver serial numbers DO NOT begin with EA. Other similar derivative magazines such as the KAC, M110, and DPMS / Remington 19 round magazines may fit and may function, but we have not tested them so we cant assess their reliability. 2. 1965 SP02501 AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. Q: Will the M-15 front sight tool fit the AR-10?A: Yes. ** Armalite used to use only Armalite lower receivers for actual factory built guns and sold Eagle Arms as stripped lower and upper receivers. Left side on Rifle Arms 1845mm Armalite AR-15. Start. too often, its applied to whatever a seller has on hand in order to sell it to innocents. Q: How do you remove A2 handguards and install 1913 handguards?A: Simply pull back on the slip ring, remove the old handguards and replace with the new ones. Q: How many shots can be fired from a barrel before it has to be replaced?A: Barrel life will vary greatly depending on the caliber of the rifle, the particular ammunition being fired, the rate of fire, how well and how often the barrel is cleaned, and how accurate the shooter insists the rifle must be. SA 96 0000) - first 2 #'s are year of manufacture. 1-letter and 4# - older receiver, but forgings. Description: This AR-10 SPR MOD 2 has the legendary Armalite quality in a streamlined platform. Since I haven't seen this posted on the new site yet, though it probably has been, I am submitting it for future reference. 525 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Ste 100 Phoenix, AZ 85024Sales Visits By Appointment Only, Website Currently Undergoing Construction. Is there an online reference tool? The AR-10 line of Armalite rifles has a base price of right at $1,000, with higher end models moving to slightly above the $3,000 mark. The stock will tend to have a little play in it. Rifling Twist: RH 1:11.25" 150-175 Grain Ammo. The Henry rear sight has two holes, one of .075" diameter, the other is .0465" diameter. The barrel on this rifle was sanded leaving part of the original finish. Contact us via email at info@sacfirearms.com or phone at (800) 401-7269 and provide your name, address, the serial number of your rifle, your telephone number and the best time to call. The first 1000 Howa rifles had the serial number on the upper and the flash hiders havematching serial numbers on them. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! However, the ArmaLite AR-10 would become the progenitor for a wide range of firearms. Armalite spent a lot of money producing the AR-10 when no one else would. Essential Arms HERE DPMS 800-578-3767 Lower receiver serial numbers DO NOT begin with EA. What they charge you for info on your firearm. No other brand of upper receiver fits the Armalite AR-10 family of rifles. AR180 production in Costa Mesa CA took place from 1969 to 1972 but since production records no longer exist it was impossible to exactly date a particular gun by serial number. Retail customers placing orders over the phone have the option of Visa, Master Card, Discover Card, American Express, COD certified funds, personal check, bank checks, or money order. Professional Ordinance Hesse Arms It is ordinarily used for military or police use, or produced for sale at low prices to hobby shooters. They do not reduce the strength of the case. We feel its better to get something to many of our friends and customers than to deliver many rifles to the early few who ordered. I guess that all you can do is call the Armalite/Eagle number to know for sure (maybe it's a guess on their behalf, too). TA10100 and Below - Pre-Ban You can email them at psd@armalite.com as well. JavaScript is disabled. Eugene Stoner, Jacques Michault, Melvin Johnson, Robert Fremont, and Jim Sullivan are some of the designers credited with their development. A Flash Suppressor is a device that reduces flash by dispersing hot gases radially outward from the muzzle. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. All are Post-Ban. Feeding Pushing the next cartridge out of the feed lips of the magazine. MT00001 and Above - Post-Ban Out of business) Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Note the elevated surface on the AR-10A that comes downward from the front of the magazine catch cutout. Q: Do both 7.62 NATO and 7.6239 cartridges fire projectiles of the same diameter?A: No. The AR-10 is a special rifle manufactured by Armalite. CST000001 and Above - Post-Ban (Began Late 1997 Production) http://home1.gte.net/bblakley/ban/index.htm. They are produced from selected forging. * (Some Eagle lowers below the 30,000 range were determined to be POST ban by BATF - call to verify) Armalite sells Eagle lowers, but sells factory complete rifles with Armalite lowers. Starting S/N 101 through 14,484. Shooting tracer or armor piercing ammunition, or shooting the rifle as fast as the trigger can be pulled can ruin the barrel in just a few hundred rounds. semi were optional. unverified info). The A2 stocks are the same. It came with a 2 stage trigger. The M15 firing pin does not have a spring that holds it rearward. Some or all lowers are cast. to have been owned by Dick Drasen (currently M&A Parts) and produced 1966 SP05600 * (Some Eagle lowers below the 30,000 range were determined to be POST ban by BATF - call to verify) Armalite sells Eagle lowers, but sells factory complete rifles with Armalite lowers. If any information presented here is found to be incorrect or you have Fax: +1 (203) 888-1002 Stay in the know. SHOP ALL. Call Olympic Arms and then Frankford assembled the weapon. All AR-15's are post ban. Ejecting Throwing the empty case clear of the firearm. Q: Does Armalite accept checks by fax?A: No. J.L.M & Sons* (603) 425-1860 I was curious about what year it could have been manufactured. They had no problem giving me the run down on my gun. Eagle Arms 309-944-6939 Now called ArmaLite. Light gray coloring. AR-10 AND M-15 RIFLES. The AR-10B and AR-10A Upper Receivers are easy to tell apart if you look at them from the bottom. AR-10 AND M-15 RIFLES. This is a photo with a 15 round magazine (not the original). The Arms Collectors website offers a lookup for Marlin serial numbers. SHOP ALL. More conservative loads may remain accurate for over 5,000 rounds. A longer throat in the chamber allows the shooter to utilize longer length bullets such as the 80 grain HPBT Sierra MatchKing. I am in possession of a fully automatic Portuguese contract rifle imported intot the US in 1961 and I was lucky enough to get copies of the original import/export permits and shipping bills and invoice. You can only use Armalite proprietary GEN-II mags, or a modified M14 mags (GEN-I), or unmodified M14 mags held in the receiver with the sling. 5, 7, 10, 11, 486487, 503 Remington Arms Co., serial numbers of rifles, 10 . The short screw should be installed in the front hole. If you need parts for your AR-10A, you may want to contact us to assure that you are purchasing the correct parts. Barrel: 20" Double Lapped, Chrome Lined/Chrome Moly, Threaded 5/8x24, 4140 Steel. Fire a three-shot group. Armalite, AR-15, 504 Rifie, BAR, 494 Rifle cal. I've got an Eagle Arms preban myself and they look really primitive compared to newer lowers. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories. I guess mine is because it's only a four digit number. Unlocking Turning the bolt to release it from the barrel, or (in a pistol, tipping of the barrel to release it from the slide. Q: Will a sound suppressor affect the performance of my M-15 or AR-10?A: Yes. We cant tell what you have without knowing the tube diameter. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. 223 Wylde incorporates a longer throat. LIBERTY FIRST! Total production was 20,307 not all of which were imported to the US. It does not hide or eliminate flash. So you are saying that anything below 30,000 serial number is a pre-ban? The 7.62 mm NATO rifle was designated the AR-16. 1975 SP43801 If that doesnt solve the problem, contact our service department. Until independent, scientific evidence to the opposite is provided, Armalite will not resort to, or recommend cryogenic treatment. Tap gently on the door with a rubber or plastic hammer. This list is correct to the best of my knowledge, however, I All Armalite match grade rifles, the Ts and National Match rifles, are made with stainless steel barrels for superior accuracy and good corrosion resistance. They have no affiliation with Eagle Arms nor Armalite. One new winner* is announced every week! ARMALITE AR 10 rifle For Sale . It's their standard upgrade. It merely hides flash. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. Does anyone know of any way to figure out the year it was made by the serial number? Frankford Arsenal went out of business in 1987. Serial numbers that end in "D" were duplicates and one was changed BD000134 and Below - Pre-Ban (AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine - very . Ball ammunition is similar, but of standard quality, often using less expensive open-based bullets rather than open-tipped. ARMALITE AR-180 LOW SERIAL NUMBER .223 5.56 STERLING MANUFACTURER Description: OUTSTANDING! A brass unit ID disc on the left side of the stock, or a hole where the disc was There were some odd variations and some custom serial numbers mixed in TOTAL 3927 rifles, Sterling rifles S0014-S0050 no date 37 rifles A: You can order parts directly from Armalite or from DSG Arms and 762 SASS (stocking dealers). Please follow the instructions listed below in the Customer Performed Diagnostic Test to determine if your rifle will need repair. If your problem persists, please contact customer service. Model: AR-10 A4 SPR with Black Furniture. Black in color. Q: Does Cryogenic Treatment (Cryo) of barrels help in any way?A: We have not seen any evidence that it helps. (7.62 NATO projectiles are 0.308 in diameter. We must consider the firearm, the ammo, the mounting conditions, maintenance schedules, and the shooter. AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. Q: My rifle doesnt function properly or isnt experiencing the accuracy I expect out of it. If the serial number of your Armalite Model AR-10, SPR MOD 1, SPR MOD 2, M15 or Eagle-15 falls outside of the above serial number range, you may ignore this notice. Sitemap Q: Why wont my bolt fit in my AR-30?A: You may have installed your scope base incorrectly. (This is the boss that engages the cutout in the magazine body in order to retain the magazine in the lower receiver.). Made stainless steel lowers, rumored to have also made AR-15 pistols. We suggest starting at 50 yards with at least a 12 X 12 target. Bushmaster is back in business but as of November 1, 2021. In the event that your rifle needs to be inspected by a local firearms dealer, we will coordinate with that dealer so that there is no cost to you for this process. It is rumored that Ruger investment casted the lowers for Essential Arms. The AR-10 can shoot 308 or 7.62 NATO. A2 I've had this Armalite lower for years, I keep waiting to do something cool with it, but never have. I feel a bit remis that I have not covered some of the more basic information for collectors on the Armalite AR-180 serial and production numbers. Essential Arms Q: Can other (DPMS) magazines be used in my AR-10B?A: No. Q: What are the differences among types of muzzle devices?A: A Muzzle Brake is a device that reduces recoil by redirecting gases rearward. we respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. Armalite Recall Page. Gas-operated, rotating bolt (internal piston, not direct impingement)00 rounds/min (fully automatic), variable (semi-automatic)00 m (660 yd) (700 m (770 yd) with A.I. ([emailprotected]) and I will update and re-issue the list. M15 AR-10B AR-10A. Please contact us to discuss your options of payment via check. http://home1.gte.net/bblakley/ban/index.htm. 35222 and Below - Pre-Ban (Note:Some lowers are cast not forged. Locking Rotating the bolt or (in a pistol) lifting the barrel so that it is held in place to support the cartridge for the next shot. Q: Why is the AR-10 more expensive than other rifles that look similar?A: Armalite rifles employ more expensive components and offer features those rifles dont have (chrome lined barrels, lifetime warranty, better triggers, forged receivers, and Minute of Angle guarantees). Most importantly, normal business practices dictate that we must communicate through the parties who order from us rather than directly with their customers. MH086020 and Below - Pre-Ban and for the AR-10 45 90 FOOT lbs. In spite of their similar designations, they do not fire the same diameter of projectiles, their cartridge cases are entirely different, and they are not interchangeable in any firearm. The most intense 5.56 match loads with heavy bullets, such as those used by the Army Marksmanship Unit, may require barrel replacement as early as 2,500 rounds. Some items cannot be shipped because dispatch of those items literally prevents us from shipping a rifle. Q: What is Armalites policy on selling firearms and components to individuals?A: Armalite only sells firearms and components in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. 1994) assault weapon. Unfortunately, only Armalite can verify when a serial number was produced. It was marketed commercially in the mid-1960s but did not sell well, with only about 1,200 being produced. It would appear that Israel purchased at least two lots as there are also some of the Israeli rifles in the commercial range 92,000. Q: Where are the technical notes that used to be located on the website?A: Over the last few years, Armalite and its parent company, Strategic Armory Corps, have been working diligently to adhere to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) set forth by the U.S. Government. Could you give me background information on it?A: Receivers with that marking are manufactured by Essential Arms out of Krots Springs, Louisiana. Please let us know. Extracting Pulling the fired case out of the chamber. we have a page on our website with a search function to find your serial number. that it is a felony to possess a Post-Ban (newly assembled after Sept 13, BD000134 and Below - Pre-Ban (AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine - very rare model) However, internally, they use exactly the same parts. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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