Bushmaster Arm Pistol
| Bushmaster Arm Pistol | |
|---|---|
 The Bushmaster Arm Pistol at the National Firearms Museum. | |
| Type | Bullpup pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Gwinn Firearms Company, Bushmaster Firearms International |
| Produced | 1977-1990 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Semi-automatic |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The Bushmaster Arm Pistol was a 5.56×45mm NATO firearm, categorizeable as either a long pistol or short rifle or submachine gun, produced by the Gwinn Firearms Company, and later Bushmaster Firearms Inc.. The firearm was a new design, having a tipping-block bolt system combined with a long stroke piston system similar to the AK-47 rifle.[1][2]
Some AR-15 parts were used in its construction and it used STANG type magazines.[3]
Production ceased in 1988 for the pistol variant and 1991 for the rifle following Bushmaster's acquisition by the Quality Products Company the previous year;[3] the company now known as Bushmaster is primarily known for making the more common AR-15 type rifles.[4][3]
See also
References
- ^ Peterson, Phillip (15 November 2010). Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Tactical Rifles. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 25. ISBN 1-4402-1793-9.
- ^ Zimba, Jeff (26 November 2014). The Evolution of the Black Rifle: 20 Years of Upgrades, Options, and Accessories. Prepper Press. pp. 38–39. ISBN 978-0-692-31726-6.
- ^ a b c John Walter (25 March 2006). Rifles of the World. Krause Publications. pp. 76–. ISBN 978-0-89689-241-5. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
- ^ Peterson, Phillip (30 September 2008). Gun Digest Buyer's Guide To Assault Weapons. F+W Media. pp. 4–5. ISBN 978-1-4402-2444-7.
External links
- Bushmaster Arm Pistol at BiggerHammer.net
- Bushmaster Official site
