This section needs expansion. You can help. (March 2013) Bushmaster Firearms was a company in Bangor, Maine, that went bankrupt and was purchased by Richard Dyke in 1976 and moved to. According to a Maine newspaper, it was later sold by Dyke to Cerberus while Krause Publications says it was first acquired by Quality Products Company, in 1990. Dyke would sell the business in 2006 for 70 million dollars to.

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The company became part of the, owned by Cerberus Capital Management, in April 2006. In December 2010, Freedom Group announced that operations at the Windham, Maine, facility would cease as of March 2011. Was founded by the former Bushmaster owners in 2011 in Windham, ME in order 'to put Maine people back to work who lost their jobs' when Bushmaster moved out of state in March 2011. In December 2012, Cerberus Capital Management announced its intention to sell Bushmaster's parent company, Freedom Group. In a press release, Cerberus stated that they would 'retain a financial advisor to design and execute a process to sell their interests in Freedom Group' (Freedom includes the former Bushmaster company). Cerberus indicated that the decision to sell the company stemmed from publicity surrounding the use of a Bushmaster rifle in the. According to the company: 'It is apparent that the Sandy Hook tragedy was a watershed event that has raised the national debate on gun control to an unprecedented level.'

I seen a very early Bushmaster #709 Discussion in 'AR15' started by Stock Doc, Mar 21, 2002.

Cerberus announced in late 2013 that it had failed to deliver on its promise to divest itself of the Freedom Arms group and has come up with a plan to buy out some Cerberus investors. Those who chose to give up their shares would get paid off by an unidentified lender. Products Bushmaster's firearms, such as the line, are typically offered in a chambering with forged aircraft-grade (7075-T6) aluminum receivers. Most Bushmaster barrels are 4150, offered in 1:9, and chrome-lined to increase durability. Some barrels are available with 1:7 rifling, on special order. Stainless steel or chrome molybdenum barrels are available on certain models. Their name is not related to the.

Bushmaster Firearms originally produced their 'First Generation' rifle using an aluminum lower receiver paired to a stamped steel upper receiver. This first generation model used the AK-47 gas system and the recoil spring is located within the upper barrel gas system as compared to the AR-15/M-16, where the recoil spring is located within the butt stock. Originally marketed for police and the military, Bushmaster later changed its unique hybrid version AR-15/M-16 to the standard Colt/Armalite design. The First Generation rifles were chambered for the 5.56mm round. Bushmaster First Generation rifles are very rare and are collectibles. In 2002, the company was the target of a civil lawsuit involving one of its rifles. In 2004, Bushmaster Firearms agreed to contribute $500,000 to a $2.5 million settlement along with co-defendant Bull's Eye Shooter Supply, paid to some victims and families of victims of the 2002.

A stolen Bushmaster XM-15.223 caliber rifle was used in the attacks. The company cited mounting legal fees as the reason for settling. In late January 2008, it was announced that Bushmaster had signed a licensing deal with, granting Bushmaster the rights to produce and distribute Magpul's rifle, renamed the. According to the company in 2010, Bushmaster began making the ACR available to the civilian market, posting it on its website. Carbon 15 is a lightweight AR15 available as rifles or pistols.

It saves weight by using polymer instead of the traditional steel or aluminum in the upper and lower receivers. Some models also remove the forward assist and the dust cover, and use a thinner barrel design to save additional weight. The Bushmaster Dissipator combines a longer sight radius with a shorter barrel to allow more effective use of the iron sights. Similar modifications sometimes suffer from reliability problems due to the close proximity of the gas port to the muzzle, which throws the timing of the weapon's gas system off and makes it more sensitive to gas port diameter and port pressure variables introduced by the ammunition.

Bushmaster's solution was to use a low-profile gas block in the normal position for carbine-length barrels and fit the front sight tower/gas block, which is not connected to the gas system, further forward to create the longer sight radius. Discontinued The was produced from 1977 to 1990. The is a that was manufactured by Bushmaster from 1992 until 2005. The was meant to compete in the market against 's series rifles and 's by offering a.308 rifle that could accept the relatively inexpensive metric and inch pattern magazines. In 2005 Bushmaster discontinued the BAR-10 line of rifles. Gallery. John Walter (25 March 2006).

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DESCRIPTION: You are buying on a very nice Bushmaster AR-15! I have never seen a Bushmaster listed here on here that w Pre-2006 (made in Windham, Maine) - when they were the best damn AR-15 platform on the market, prior to selling out. Many prefer this over Colt or other higher priced AR's. This was prior to moving operations to New York - and prior to Walmart beating the quality down. This is not the newer, cheaper $750 Walmart Bushmaster or the carbon/carbine version that others are trying to sell you for $1500.

This is the sought after and more desirable weapon back when they built them tight and heavier in Windham, ME. If you are not familiar, do some research and you will quickly gain an appreciation for this weapon and why they are desirable! (Read 'HISTORY' below). It also reads 5.56mm.223 on the lower, indicating you can shoot 5.56mm rounds out of this gun, unlike some of the newer uppers. Other notable details: - 16' barrel. Flat top, optics ready.

Larger charging handle. Full float aluminum forearm Tri-rail system. Aluminum tube with 6 position stock. Conformed Grip. CMI recoil pad. 30 round C- Products USGI hi-cap High capacity magazine. Dust Cover.

Forward Assist. GG&G aluminum Sling mount. BUSHMASTER HISTORY: In the beginning, Bushmaster Firearms International made their name as a well known maker of quality AR-15 type rifles owned by Richard Dyke. In 2006 he sold the company to Cerberus Capital Management, which in turn owned Freedom Group, which became Bushmaster's parent company that also owned other firearms manufacturer's including Remington and Marlin. Bushmaster production continued in Windham, Maine until March of 2011 when it was moved to Ilion, New York, to consolidate operations with other Freedom Group manufacturing. The facility in Windham was closed and the employees were laid off.

(Source: MARKINGS: 'B.F.I. Windham, ME, - U.S.A.' = Bushmaster Firearms International.

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SERIAL AND DATING: After contracting Bushmaster, it was determined this serial number (L223620) indicates it was made in 2001. Right in the heart of when these weapons were sought after and desired. BARREL: 16 inch barrel with good bore and rifling.

I.think. it is a 1/7 twist by other models I have viewed, but I could not find the stamp to tell you with certainty. ACTION: Very smooth and crisp action. This was not test fired, however we did fire it with a snap cap and the trigger feels good and sounds like the hammer hit the snap cap appropriately. This is the best information we have on this unique piece.

We encourage you to do your own research or ask any questions you have. We will do our best to answer with the information we were given. Please view all pics carefully to appreciate it's condition. TRADES: I may trade for a 1975 Colt SP1, Sig Sauer 516 or 716, Sig 556 Or Norinco AK-47 (Not MAK-90 or NMH-90). I have cash to even out the right trade. IMPORTANT DETAILS: I will only sell to a person legal to own this firearm and willing to show ID and sign a Bill of Sale. Or we can take it to an FFL to do the transfer.

PHOTOGRAPHS: I have 20+ photos available upon request!