Springfield Armory Museum - Collection Record
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Title: | RIFLE - ARMALITE RIFLE AR-1 PARASNIPER 7.62MM SN# 415 |
Maker/Manufacturer: | ARMALITE |
Date of Manufacture: | 1948-1960 |
Eminent Figure: | |
Catalog Number: | SPAR 4459 |
Measurements: | OL:116CM 45 3/4" BL: |
Object Description:
ARMALITE RIFLE AR-1 PARASNIPER 7.62MM SN# 415
Manufactured by - Experimental. Para Sniper. w/plastic stock. Alum. alloy barrel chambered for T65E3. Scope and bolt missing.
Markings:
Receiver: 415.
Barrel: 308 WIN. ARMALITE/HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.
Buttplate: PATENTED JUNE 6, 1922/NOSHOC/MADE IN U.S.A.
According to Army card "Bushnell Scope 4x No. 35238 attached to this weapon."
See, "LWDB" No. 1912, 2044.
Weapon transferred to the Museum on 5 May 1960. At that time weapon was appraised at $750. w/scope.