Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Armalite AR-5
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1954
- Service Entry Year1956
- DesignerArmaLite division of Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation
- Weight (Empty)1.13 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States Air Force
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.22 Hornet
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Calibre Classsmall-bore
- RimfireYes
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length355.6 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Length (stock folded)355.6 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Furniture Materiallightweight plastics
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitytakedown design
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production12
- Production Start1954
- Production End1959
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1956Production started
- 1959Production ended
70
years in service
3
years in production
12
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
184BOLT-ACTION RIFLES19EARLY COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1317UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS20PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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