The UK’s Bullpup AR-18 Prototypes

Summary

The article details bullpup prototypes based on Armalite AR-18s, developed in the UK by the Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield and Sterling Armament Company, during the design phase of the SA80 rifle. Featured in a video by US-based Murdoch & Co. from the Royal Armouries, these non-functional mock-ups showcase early design elements and layouts for the SA80, with specific differences in their construction. Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries Museum, provides insights into their historical significance.