The Original AR-15: Serial Number 6 in Original Configuration
This video offers an in-depth look at Serial Number 6 of the original AR-15 rifle, preserved in its completely original configuration at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. The presenter highlights the unique features of these early models, which differed significantly from later production AR-15s. These distinctions include a lightweight design, a top-mounted charging handle, a one-piece handguard, thin barrels with plain muzzles, and a different safety selector. The video emphasizes that most of these early rifles underwent modifications, making this particular example a rare and valuable historical artifact.













