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Title:	RIFLE -  ARMALITE RIFLE AR-1 PARASNIPER 7.62MM SN# 158
Maker/Manufacturer:	ARMALITE
Date of Manufacture:
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 4458
Measurements:	OL:108.5CM 42 3/4" BL: 56.5CM 22 1/4"

Object Description:

ARMALITE RIFLE AR-1 PARASNIPER 7.62MM SN# 158
Manufactured by - EXPERIMENTAL - Para-sniper rifle with plastic aluminum alloy barrel. Weighs 5 lbs. 12 oz.

Markings:
Receiver: 158.
Barrel: 308 W. ARMALITE/HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.
Buttplate: PATENTED JUNE 6TH, 1922/NOSHOC/MADE IN U.S.A.

Weapon transferred to the Museum on 5 January 1965. At that time weapon was appraised at $750.

See, "LWDB" No. 1912, 2044.