60th Anniversary AR-10

[jtallen83]

Just got an email about a 60th anniversary edition of the AR-10, clicked the link on the email but didn't find any info on the web site???? Email says to click here and order, there will only be 60 of them made.

EDIT:

Found it'

https://armalite.com/shop/ar-10t-60th-anniversary-edition/

$1799.....damn tempting.........

Edited September 24, 2015 by jtallen83

[Malig8r]

I bet most of those get purchased by people that will keep them as safe queens! 

[blue109]

Would have been awesome if they put the charging handle on top

[Malig8r]

Would have been awesome if they put the charging handle on top

Totally agree with you on this Blue!!!

[98Z5V]

Damn, that thing is nice.  With only 60 made, they are gonna be gone...  QUICK!

After that, the price on resale will go through the roof...

[Charlie]

Would have been awesome if they put the charging handle on top

That would be the cat's meow, but it wouldn't work with the removable carry handle.

I think I remember (Westrom's) Armalite making some AR-10s with the charging handle on top right after they started the business, but maybe it was just a picture on their website.

[blue109]

Didn't realize it was a removable carry handle. /Retrofail 

[Charlie]

That would be the cat's meow, but it wouldn't work with the removable carry handle.

I think I remember (Westrom's) Armalite making some AR-10s with the charging handle on top right after they started the business, but maybe it was just a picture on their website.

I found this on the FAL forum, and it jives with my memory of that time:

The current "Armalite" company did a retro called the AR-10b, about 12 or so years ago. Sudanese style handguards , trigger charged in the carry handle, brown furniture. I've got one, it's a fun rifle. They turn up used occasionally. Even has the Pegasus rollmarked lower receiver.

[Sisco]

Looks like Armalite recycled some extra AR10T barrels and front free floating hand guards, some NM detachable carry handles, and other spare pieces they had laying around to make a commerative rifle. Not necessairily bad, but not a real accurate replica of the original. But It will shoot well, no doubt. $1799 for any AR10 T is a decent price and worth it.

[blue109]

Hey Charlie...someone on this forum had one of those and it looked sweet. Don't remember who or if it was a regular poster. That's what I was hoping to see here.

[guruofhotrod]

Hey Charlie...someone on this forum had one of those and it looked sweet. Don't remember who or if it was a regular poster. That's what I was hoping to see here.

I think you're referring to this thread:

http://forum.308ar.com/topic/7587-armalite-non-forward-assist-bcg/?page=1

Beautiful build!!

[blue109]

Guru...I swear I remember someone posted one of the factory retro builds. It wasn't too long ago. Maybe one of those guys who didn't make it of the turnstile lol

[guruofhotrod]

Yea, look at the pics on the 3rd page of the thread I linked

[blue109]

Gotcha!