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Revision as of 19:34, 29 September 2014

The Armalite AR-10 has been used by the following actors in the following Movies, Television, Anime, and Videogames.

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Information

The AR-10 is the .308 variant of the AR-15, the civilian model of the M16. It uses a 5, 10, or 20-round box magazine and fires in semi-automatic operation (with the exception of the first prototype). The gun is rarely used in movies, though in Fight Club, Edward Norton says he will bring an Armalite AR-10 gas-operated semi-automatic rifle into work to threaten his boss. The gun is a well known target rifle and hunting rifle.

Specifications

(1956 - Present)

Type: Battle Rifle

Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity: 20 round box magazine

Fire Modes: Safe-Semi Auto-Full Auto


Armalite AR-10

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Original "Hollywood Humpback" Armalite AR-10 prototype - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Armalite AR-10, "Sudanese" model - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Armalite AR-10, "Transitional" model - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Armalite AR-10, "Portuguese" model - 7.62x51mm NATO

The original version of the AR-10 was designed by Eugene Stoner and manufactured by Armalite (then a division of the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation) in 1956. Only four rifles were completed when it was submitted in the competition which aimed to replace the M1 Garand (which was eventually won by the M14). After this an additional 50 or so rifles were built at Armalite's Hollywood workshop (which are today referred to as "Hollywood Humpbacks" due to their manufacturing location and the shape of the carry handle) and given to travelling salesmen in order to pitch their new rifle to various countries.

In 1957 Armalite awarded a five year contract to the Dutch company Artillerie Inrichtingen (A.I.), who produced all subsequent examples of the 10,000 or so original AR-10 which were manufactured. There were three primary variants, being the "Sudanese", the "Transitional" and the "Portuguese". There were numerous other variants such as carbine or sniper weapons along with smaller contract weapons such as the "Guatemalen" which is similar to the "Sudanese" but with a perforated barrel shorud. All military variants of the rifle feature a shroud pinned to the forward section of the barrel, to which is welded differing bayonet lugs or grenade launching rings which varies with the variant. Civilian "Sporter" models were also produced which lack this shroud giving them the appearance of having a slimmer barrel, despite the fact that the actual barrel is the same.

Film

Title Actor Character Note Date
From Russia with Love SPECTRE recruits 1963
Superman II US Marines 1980
Terence Stamp General Zod Richard Donner Cut
Race for the Yankee Zephyr Ken Wahl Barney "Sudanese" model 1981
Lesley Ann Warren Sally "Portuguese" model
Henchmen
The Professional Jean-Paul Belmondo Joss Beaumont "Sudanese" model with scope 1981
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle Soldiers "Sudanese" model 1984
The Vengeance of the Winged Serpent (La vengeance du serpent à plumes) In weapon cache 1984
Cop's Honor (Parole de Flic) Alain Delon Daniel Pratt "Sudanese" model 1985
Alain Delon Daniel Pratt "Sudanese" model with black furniture
Spies Like Us Afghan warriors "Sudanese" model 1985

Television

Show Title Actor Character Note/Episode Air Date
The Professionals Lewis Collins Bodie "Kickback"; Sudanese Sporter model with & without scope 1977 - 1983
Lewis Collins Bodie "Hunter Hunted"; As the "A180 Assault Rifle", "Sudanese" model with Thompson drum magazine, scope, and laser lock sight
Martin Shaw Doyle "Hunter Hunted"; As the "A180 Assault Rifle", "Sudanese" model with Thompson drum magazine, scope, and laser lock sight

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Notation Release Date
Driver: Parallel Lines LI-15 "Sudanese" model 2006


Armalite AR-10B

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Amalite AR-10B - 7.62x51mm NATO

Armalite's modern update of the classic AR-10 prototype. It can be identified as an AR-10B because of the modern M16A2-style sights, bayonet lug and muzzle brake. It also tends to have olive-drab furniture. This model is semi-automatic only.


Armalite AR-10 A2

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Armalite AR-10 A2 - 7.62x51mm NATO

The first M16 based AR-10. Fires semi-automatic. One of the well known civilian weapons, less known in the military role, much like the civilian AR-15.


Armalite AR-10 A2C

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Armalite AR-10 A2C Carbine - 7.62x51mm NATO

Carbine version of A2 model.


Armalite AR-10 A4

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Armalite AR-10 A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Seperated from other AR-10s by the removable carry handle and sight rails.


Armalite AR-10 A4C

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Armalite AR-10 A4C Carbine - 7.62x51mm NATO

Carbine version of A4 model.

Video Games

Game Title Appears As Mods Notes Release Date
Takedown: Red Sabre LRC-308 Various Available in both 7.62mm NATO and 6.8x43mm SOCOM; both use same model 2013


Armalite AR-10SB

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Armalite AR-10SB Target with magazine removed, suppressor, Leupold Mark 4 scope, Magpul PRS stock, and Harris bipod - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Armalite AR-10SB Target with Magpul PRS stock & PMag, Leupold Mark 4 scope, and Harris bipod - 7.62x51mm NATO

Target sport edition of the A4 model.

Television

Show Title Actor Character Note / Episode Air Date
The Unit Scott Foley Sgt. Bob Brown "Dedication" 2006-2009


Armalite AR-10(T)

Armalite AR-10(T) - 7.62x51mm NATO

Taget model of the AR-10.

Anime

Title Character Note Date
High School of the Dead 2010

Video Game

Game Title Appears as Note Release Date
Project Reality With Badger Ordnance Stabilizer handguard, Harris bipod, and Leupold or ELCAN scope 2005
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2009 w/ collapsing stock 2008


Armalite AR-10 TBN .338

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Armalite AR-TBN - .338 Federal

.338 AR-10 A4 target rifle with heavy stainless barrel.

See Also