Previous manufacturer located in Geneseo, IL 1998-2004. Previously located in Meriden, CT, from 1998 to early 2004.
In 2002, they advertised an AR-7 Takedown Rifle in .22 LR cal. but was never put into production. In February 2004, AR-7 Industries, LLC was purchased by ArmaLite, Inc., and recent manufacture was in Geneseo, IL.
AR-7 INDUSTRIES, LLC Models
.22 LR cal., takedown barrelled action stores in synthetic stock which floats, 16 in. barrel (synthetic sleeve with steel liner), 8 shot mag., aperture rear sight, synthetic stock, stowed length 16 1/2 in., black matte finish on AR-7, silver tone on AR-7S (disc. 2000), camo finish on AR-7C, two-tone (silver receiver with black stock and barrel) on AR-7T (disc. 2000), walnut finish on AR-W (mfg. 2001-2002), 2 1/2 lbs. Mfg. late 1998-2004.
.22 LR cal., 16 1/2 in. steel barrel with vent. aluminum shroud, 8 (new 2001) or 16 shot "flip clip" (optional) mag., aluminum shroud, metal skeleton fixed stock with pistol grip, 3.85 lbs. Mfg. late 1998-2004.
.22 LR cal., 16 in. bull barrel with 7/8 in. cantilever scope mount, 8 shot mag., tube stock with pistol grip, 3-9x40mm compact rubber armored scope was optional, 5.65 lbs. Mfg. 2002-2004.