This video explores the Armalite AR-1 "Parasniper," the very first rifle produced by Armalite, dating back to 1952. Developed by Charles Dorchester and George Sullivan, it aimed to be an ultra-light rifle using aircraft industry materials like fiberglass and aluminum. Initially chambered in .257 Roberts, it quickly shifted to .308 Winchester. Despite its innovative design for civilian hunters and military use, the AR-1 faced significant reliability and accuracy issues during US Army testing in 1955, leading to its rejection. The video also briefly mentions other early Armalite projects like the AR3, AR5, and AR7, and highlights the AR-1's legacy as a precursor to the famed AR-10.
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