Brownells Makes History, Launches Retro Rifle Line
By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson
Models include four 5.56mm and two .308/7.62 variants
LAS VEGAS, Nevada –-(Ammoland.com)- It’s been 79 years in the making and today, Brownells has joined the ranks of America’s gun manufacturers. It also makes sense the company’s first firearms are legitimately old school – retro AR-15 rifles.
Brownells newly-created Retro RiflesTM line features four 5.56mm variants and two .308/7.62 variants. The 5.56mm models feature the correct styling for rifles issued to GIs in the 1960s. The .308/7.62 models reflect the lightweight styling of Eugene Stoner’s original AR-10 design.
Available and shipping now, the 5.56mm models include:
BRN-16A1 (#078-000-402)
- Close copy of the iconic M16A1 first fielded in 1960s
- Matte gray anodized receivers to mimic originals
- Black furniture with period-correct contours
- Full fence M16A1 profile lower receiver
- 20” 5.56 lightweight M16A1 chrome-lined barrel with 1-12″ twist
- M16A1 Flash hider
- M16A1 bolt carrier group with phosphate finish and chrome lining
- Standard charging handle
- 20-round Brownells aluminum magazine
- $1,299.99 retail
BRN-601 (#078-000-400)
- Close copy of original USAF contract rifle with green furniture
- Matte gray anodized receivers to mimic originals
- “Slabside” lower receiver, without a magazine release fence
- As a result of no fence, front …Read the Rest
Source:: AmmoLand
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