Videos tagged with Early AR-15

This entry details the Colt Model 601, an early AR-15 variant preceding the XM16, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It highlights unique features like green fiberglass furniture, a three-prong flash hider, and a slab-side receiver, contrasting it with later military iterations. The information is presented with expert historical analysis and detailed visual examination.

This review details AR-15 serial number 6, a rare original configuration prototype from the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. It explores the AR-15's lineage from Project Salvo and its development from the AR-10, highlighting key design features like the original 25-round straight magazine and top-mounted charging handle. The video contrasts early prototype elements with later modifications made after military trials, such as the rear charging handle and 20-round magazine.

This entry details the identification of a rare, mid-1960s AR-15, highlighting its distinct features compared to later models. Key identifiers include the absence of a forward assist, a three-prong flash hider, and a lightweight barrel. The video emphasizes the historical availability of the AR-15 in the US market, debunking myths about its recent introduction.

This video provides a detailed examination of an early Colt Armalite AR604, highlighting its historical significance and key differences from modern AR-15 platforms. The presenter, with apparent familiarity with firearms, breaks down the rifle's components, discussing its original features and the evolutionary changes that led to contemporary designs. The AR604 is presented as a foundational piece of AR-15 history, offering insights into early manufacturing and design choices.

This video demonstrates the proper method for removing and installing early Colt 601 receiver extensions, which lack standard wrench flats. It highlights the use of a specialized USGI M231 tool, explaining how it interfaces with a hole in the receiver extension to provide leverage. The instructor emphasizes the importance of using the correct tool to avoid damaging these collectible parts, contrasting it with less effective methods like strap wrenches or filing flats.