AR-M1

Infobox Weapon


name=AR-M1
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origin=flagcountry|Bulgaria
type=Assault rifle
is_ranged=yes
designer=Arsenal Co.
design_date=1990s
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cartridge=7.62x39mm
action=Gas-operated, rotating bolt
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variants=AR-M1F
number=|The AR-M1 is a Bulgarian assault rifle built off of the AK-47 platform and assembled at Arsenal Co. in Kazanlak The Bulgarian military is currently buying huge stocks of these and re-arming its forces with them.Fact|date=April 2008 The improved barrel allows for much better accuracy than the standard AK-47.Fact|date=April 2008

The 7.62mm AR-M1 and AR-M1F are highly effective automatic weapons designed for the antipersonnel role at a range of 800m. The system operates on propellant gases diverted through a vent in the barrel. The barrel chamber is closed by turn of the bolt and engaging the firing stops in the receiver.

The weapons are characterized by milled receiver made according to the method of hot die forging.

Single and group targets can be destroyed by burst firing at range of 500m.Fact|date=April 2008Skilled marksmen can hit targets in the single shot mode up to 600m.Fact|date=April 2008The bullet has a lethal range of 1350m. The weapons fires cartridges cal. 7,62 x 39mm.

The assault rifle's design allows the attachment of additional gear like under barrel grenade launchers and firing with them. The 7.62 AR-M1F has metal down folding butt.

Characteristics

*AR-M1
** luminous spot on the sights;
** black polymer magazines for 5 and 10 cartridges;
** front sight adjusting kit (in the ratio 1:10);
** set for magazines coupling;
** blank fire attachment;
** rail for night or optical sight;
** knife scissors
*AR-M1F
** luminous spot on the sights;
** black polymer magazines for 5 and 10 cartridges;
** front sight adjusting kit (in the ratio 1:10);
** set for magazines coupling;
** blank fire attachment;

ee also

* AK-47

External links

* [http://www.arsenal-bg.com Offical site of the manufacturer - Arsenal Co.]