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The famous Henry Survival Rifle, the latest incarnation
of what was originally the U.S. Air Force AR-7
survival rifle. Originally, it was designed and manufactured
by Eugene Stoner and The Armalite corporation, then bought by
Charter arms in 1973, so it has been known as the Armalite
AR-7, the Charter Arms AR-7, or the AR-7
Explorer. The Henry U.S. Survival
rifle as it is
now called, is currently manufactured by Henry Repeating arms in New
York. It is an ultra-compact, ultra lightweight rifle that
quickly dissassembles into 3 parts, and fits inside its own
buttstock. The gun comes finished in camo, black, and for some
reason, Silver? ...not sure what the thinking was there.
The buttstock will
also accommodate two 8 round clips. No special tools
are required to break down or assemble the weapon.
Durability has been maximized by coating the internal parts, as well
as the ABS covered steel barrel, with Teflon. The
buttstock made from black polymer is marketed as
waterproof and impervious to weather, however some owners
have occasionally reported otherwise. The grooved
receiver rib allows for scope mounting, however there is
no room to keep the scope in the buttstock, so
it must be stored / carried separately. The Henry
survival rifle is purpose built as a survival rifle, originally
intended for use by pilots, but is widely recognized and
used by outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. |
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