It was called the AR-10 and was the focus of ArmaLite’s efforts from 1955 until 1959. Tomorrow’s Rifle—Today The AR-10 looked radically different from anything previously seen.

In 1964, ArmaLite dropped the AR-7 into a Monte Carlo-style wood stock and offered it as the “Custom” model, which added 1 lb. to the overall weight and $15 to the price.

With a hit under his belt, Stoner then turned his attention to work on the revolutionary ArmaLite AR-10, a select-fire infantry rifle that was chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge.

A Geneseo, Ill., gun manufacturer has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court against its rival and neighbor in Colona, Ill. ArmaLite Inc. filed the suit in U.S. District Court ...

What does “AR” in “AR-15″ stand for, and what are its origins? “AR” doesn’t stand for assault rifle. It stands for the Armalite rifle, named after the company that developed the weapon.