1955-1982
Brownells Retro Rifle Line
Made with brand new, fully-modern materials, Brownells Retro Rifles are faithful copies of classic Eugene Stoner designs. Hold history in your hands. Get a Brownells Retro Rifle today.
Model Timeline
.308
5.56
'55
'59
'60
'64
'65
'67
'82
.308
5.56
1955
1959
1960
1964
1965
1967
1982
Legacy Models:
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
No longer offered as a complete rifle.
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, Portuguese 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
No longer offered as a complete rifle.
Brownells Model: BRN-PROTO® Rifle 5.56mm
1959
The Brownells Model BRN-PROTO® Rifle is a faithful replica of the Eugene Stoner's very first AR-15 prototype. If you're an AR-15 aficionado or collector, the BRN-PROTO® is a rifle you should not be without!
- Chambered for modern 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 Remington compatible) ammunition
- Robust forged/machined 7075 T6 aluminum receivers
- Matte gray anodizing
- 20" barrel with 1-12" rifling
- Rifle-length gas tube
- Chrome-plated bolt / carrier group
- Includes 25rd Magazine, GI Operations Manual & Chamber Flag
No longer offered as a complete rifle.
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
No longer offered as a complete rifle.
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
- Finished in Gray Cerakote
- 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
No longer offered as a complete rifle.
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
- Finished in Gray Cerakote
- 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
No longer offered as a complete rifle.
Brownells Model: BRN-605® Rifle 5.56mm
1965
The Brownells Model BRN-605™ Rifle replicates the look of the experimental-only, never-issued Colt™ Model 605, the first attempt at making an AR-style carbine.
- XM16E1 Style Lower Receiver with partial "magazine fence"
- XM16E1 Upper Receiver
- Matte gray anodizing
- 15.5" 5.56x45mm NATO Barrel with 1-12" twist & chrome bore
- Chrome, Bolt Carrier Group with forward assist serrations
- Pinned & Welded 3-Prong Flash Hider, no bayonet lug
- Black buttstock, pistol grip & handguard assembly
- Includes 20rd Magazine, GI Operations Manual & Chamber Flag
No longer offered as a complete rifle.
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
- Finished in Gray Cerakote
- 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
No longer offered as a complete rifle.
