The SOCIMI AR-831 is an assault rifle of Italian origin based on the AR-15. The weapon is gas operated and is chambered in the 5.56×45mm NATO round.[1]
| SOCIMI AR-831 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1985–1987 |
| Manufacturer | Societa Costruzioni Industriali Milano, Luigi Franchi S.p.A. |
| Variants | AR-831 AR-871 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Gas-operated |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
See also
edit- Daewoo K2, another M16/AK derivative
- List of assault rifles
References
edit- ^ Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies (1986). "Armed Forces". I. Allan Limited and the Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies: 101. ISSN 0142-4696. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
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External links
edit- http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2900/2917.htm
- http://www.earmi.it/armi/atlas2/707.htm - Picture