{"product_id":"original-armalite-ar-7-explorer-excellent-condition-early-costa-mesa-production-22-lr","title":"Original ArmaLite AR-7 Explorer – Excellent Condition – Early Costa Mesa Production – .22 LR","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ArmaLite, Costa Mesa, California, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AR-7 Explorer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .22 LR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 93*** (5-Digit Serial Number)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Historical Background \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AR-7 Explorer was originally developed by the American firearms manufacturer ArmaLite in the late 1950s as a lightweight, compact survival rifle designed for portability and outdoor use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“AR” stands for ArmaLite Rifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a designation also used on other famous ArmaLite designs, including the AR-10 and AR-15.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original ArmaLite-produced AR-7 is particularly desirable among collectors. Since the design was later manufactured by several different companies, early examples bearing the original ArmaLite markings and Costa Mesa address hold special historical and collectible significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original ArmaLite AR-7 became widely recognized through its appearance in the classic 1963 James Bond film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Russia with Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, starring Sean Connery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its association with the iconic 007 franchise has made it a sought-after collectible among both James Bond enthusiasts and vintage firearms collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Condition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beautifully preserved early ArmaLite AR-7 Explorer, featuring a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive-digit serial number (93565)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and original Costa Mesa factory markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle is in excellent overall condition, showing only very minor signs of normal use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent overall, retaining its original black finish with only very light handling marks and minor surface wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful original factory marbled-pattern stock with distinctive brown, black, and green swirls. Excellent overall preservation, with no visible cracks or significant damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent condition, with strong, sharp rifling and a bright bore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory Markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original ArmaLite logo, AR-7 Explorer model designation, and Costa Mesa, California markings remain crisp and clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes one magazine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains its classic ArmaLite takedown survival rifle design and original factory appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Collector's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Costa Mesa-produced ArmaLite AR-7 rifles hold particular historical interest compared with the more common later-production versions manufactured by other companies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive-digit serial number, excellent overall condition, beautifully preserved original marbled stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and connection to the classic James Bond films, this rifle represents a particularly attractive example of the original AR-7 Explorer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to any ArmaLite, vintage American .22 rifle, or James Bond collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67786494935151,"sku":"NR000329","price":850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_2057.jpg?v=1792095842","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/original-armalite-ar-7-explorer-excellent-condition-early-costa-mesa-production-22-lr","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}