Charter Arms AR-7 Explorer Rifle, .22 Long Rifle, 16.2″ Barrel

The Charter Arms AR-7 Explorer is a famous, lightweight semi-automatic survival rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle with a 16.2-inch barrel. Originally designed by legendary small-arms engineer Eugene Stoner for Fairchild Armalite, Charter Arms took over production of the rifle from 1973 to 1990, cementing its legacy as the ultimate backpacker, pilot, and boater firearm.