Charter Arms AR-7 Explorer Stratford, Conn. Semi-Auto .22 LR Takedown Rifle with 16" Barrel and Iron Sights
This Charter Arms AR-7 Explorer is a Stratford, Connecticut-marked example from the company’s Stratford production era (1973–c.1990). The receiver is marked "AR-7 EXPLORER" and "STRATFORD, CONN." with a circular Charter Arms-style emblem/logo above the model marking. It is chambered in .22 LR, uses a straight blowback action, and features a takedown barrel system secured by a large knurled barrel nut/collar.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. The stock is broken at the grip.
What’s Included
- 1x 8-round detachable box magazine (AR-7 pattern .22 LR)
Chambered in .22 LR and marked "22 LONG RIFLE ONLY" on the barrel, this AR-7 Explorer has a 16" barrel and an 8+1 capacity. The rifle is equipped with iron sights, including a front sight assembly positioned near the muzzle.
This example uses a synthetic black stock with a hollow-stock profile. The buttplate is molded/embossed with "Charter Arms", "Stratford, Conn.", and "AR-7 EXPLORER", matching the Stratford-marked receiver.
The takedown configuration is identified by the large knurled barrel nut/collar that retains the barrel to the receiver. This setup aligns with the AR-7 Explorer’s modular design and the features commonly associated with the Charter Arms Stratford-era production.
Receiver markings include "AR-7 EXPLORER" and "STRATFORD, CONN." The visible receiver serial is 1298356; a separate human-entered serial A298356 is noted as conflicting.