Brownells Retro Rifles Brings to Life Early AR-15, AR-10 Models Fielded by U.S. Military that would Ultimately Spark a Revolution in American Gunmaking
Brownells made history this year at SHOT Show, formally announcing its entry into the firearm manufacturing business, with a complete line of AR-style rifles now bearing the Brownells name.
On one hand, they could have always had some guns stamped with the Brownells logo. But Brownells went old school, bad ass cool with the debut of the Retro line.
Brownells’ Retro line of AR-15s and AR-10s capture several seminal releases of the rifles that would go on to identify the U.S. military, and ultimately, spark the U.S. civilian marketplace, from Vietnam to present. From the original green furniture BRN-601 fielded by the U.S. Air Force, to the BRN-10s in .308 Win., produced in conjunction with 3GN partner FM Products, the Retro line offers six nostalgic looks at America’s most iconic arm – the AR.
Brownells Model: BRN-10A Rifle .308
1955-1960
The BRN-10™ by Brownells brings back to life the original Eugene Stoner, lightweight 308 battle rifle. The BRN-10A barrel features a heavy barrel with distinctive and functional fluting under the handguard.
- Heavy contoured barrel with aggressive fluting underneath the handguard
- 3-Prong, Dutch style flash hider with nitride finish
- Brown Retro furniture to mimic original fiberglass look
- Weight: 9 lbs
- Receivers designed by FM Products are machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum
- Trigger style charging handle underneath the carry handle is retained by internal detent system
- 308 Winchester 20” QPQ 1-10 Rifle Length Barrel Assembly manufactured by Faxon
- Brownells Retro Buttstock Assembly & Pistol Grip
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Brownells Model: BRN-10B Rifle .308
1955-1960
The BRN-10™ by Brownells brings back to life the original Eugene Stoner, lightweight 308 battle rifle. The BRN-10B features a lightweight barrel, which allows for a quick handling package.
- Lightweight barrel assembly
- Closed prong, Portugese style flash hider with nitride finish
- Black Retro furniture to mimic later production AR-10® rifles
- Weight: 8 lbs
- Receivers designed by FM Products are machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum
- Trigger style charging handle underneath the carry handle is retained by internal detent system
- 308 Winchester 20” QPQ 1-10 Rifle Length Barrel Assembly manufactured by Faxon
- Brownells Retro Buttstock Assembly & Pistol Grip
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Brownells Model: BRN-601 Rifle 5.56mm
1959-1964
The Brownells Model BRN-601 Rifle recreates the classic design of the original AR-15 issued to the United States Military in the early 1960s.
- Model 601 Style Lower Receiver with slab side
- Slickside Upper Receiver
- Matte gray anodizing (not painted)
- 20″ 5.56x45mm NATO Barrel with 1-12 twist & chrome bore
- Chrome, Duckbill 3 Prong Flash Hider
- Green buttstock, pistol grip & handguard assembly
- Includes 20rd Magazine, GI Operations Manual & Chamber Flag
Brownells Model: XBRN16E1 Rifle 5.56mm
1964-1967
The Brownells Model XBRN16E1 Rifle replicates the design of the first AR-15 to be issued in mass numbers to US Army on the ground in Vietnam.
- XM16E1 Style Lower Receiver with partial “magazine fence”
- XM16E1 Upper Receiver
- Matte gray anodizing (not painted)
- 20″ 5.56x45mm NATO Barrel with 1-12 twist & chrome bore
- Chrome, Bolt Carrier Group with forward assist serrations
- 3 Prong Flash Hider
- Black buttstock, pistol grip & handguard assembly
- Includes 20rd Magazine, GI Operations Manual & Chamber Flag
Brownells Model: BRN-16A1 Rifle 5.56mm
1967-1982
The Brownells BRN-16A1 Rifle replicates the iconic M16A1 rifle issued to thousands of US Soldiers, Marines, Sailors & Airmen.
- M16A1 Style Lower Receiver with full “magazine fence”
- M16A1 Upper Receiver
- Matte gray anodizing (not painted)
- 20″ 5.56x45mm NATO Barrel with 1-12 twist & chrome bore
- Mil-Spec Phosphate/Chrome Bolt Carrier Group
- A1 Flash Hider
- Black buttstock, pistol grip & handguard assembly
- Includes 20rd Magazine, GI Operations Manual & Chamber Flag
Brownells Model: XBRN177E2 Rifle 5.56mm
1967-1982
The Brownells XBRN177E2 Carbine is an homage to the classic carbine used by US troops in Vietnam.
- M16A1 Style Lower Receiver with full “magazine fence”
- M16A1 Upper Receiver
- Matte gray anodizing (not painted)
- 12.7″ 5.56x45mm NATO Barrel with 1-12 twist & chrome bore
- XM177 flash hider with grenade ring (pinned and welded to meet legal length)
- Mil-Spec Phosphate/Chrome Bolt Carrier Group
- Black CAR buttstock, pistol grip & handguard assembly
- Includes 20rd Magazine, GI Operations Manual & Chamber Flag
