Brownells

Some years back, Brownells produced a Retro series of rifles that recognized Eugene Stoner’s development of the AR-15 rifle and the evolution of the various models.  It was a very interesting line but Brownells no longer produces these complete rifles.  However, we have a beautiful example of the PROTO model here in the shop on consignment.  Ours is serial number B6010977.  Manufacturer records show that this rifle was produced in March, 2019.

Here’s some information from the promotional material at that time:

The Brownells BRN-PROTO is a faithful replica of Eugene Stoner’s very first AR-15 prototype. Based on AR-15 Serial Number One, The BRN-PROTO has the distinctive trigger-like charging handle in the top of the receiver, under the carry handle, just like the earlier AR-10 models from which it was derived.

It has the uncluttered “slick-side” upper receiver of the early rifles and stock, handguard, and pistol grip of brown reinforced polymer that replicates the look - but not the weaknesses - of the original fiberglass furniture. The matte gray, anodized receiver - correct color for early rifles - is fitted with a skinny A1-profile barrel capped off with the early three-prong “duckbill” flash suppressor.

The BRN-PROTO’s front sight base mirrors that of the Number 1 prototype, and the rifle comes with an original-profile, steel 25-round magazine exclusive to Brownells to complete the period-correct look and feel for a copy of Serial Number One.

• Slabside lower receiver

• Slickside upper receiver with trigger-style charging handle in the top

• Matte gray anodizing

• 20" 5.56 X45mm NATO Barrel with 1-12" twist and chrome bore

• Chrome-plated Bolt Carrier Group with 9310 steel bolt

• Duckbill 3 Prong Flashhider

• Brown buttstock

With consignment firearms, we don’t always know the full history but this rifle appears to either be unfired or very, very lightly used, if at all.  With the exception of a few very light storage marks on the top and left side of the barrel, the rifle is Near Mint.

We’ve seen these sell online for north of $2200 so the owner has this one reasonably priced and priced to sell.  No longer in production, these are hard to find and highly desirable.  Check out the photos and then grab a very neat replica of the prototype rifle that became the top-selling rifle in the country.  Your friends will be jealous!

Purchase includes the rifle and magazine as shown.  No other items are included in the sale.

This is a consignment sale and, like all of our consignments, we have not test fired this rifle.  We have performed our function checks and find no issues to report.  As with all pre-owned firearm purchases, please review the photos carefully so that you are fully comfortable with the condition of the rifle.