Eugene Stoner
American firearms designer (1922–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eugene Morrison Stoner (November 22, 1922 – April 24, 1997) was an American machinist and firearms designer who is most associated with the development of the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle that was redesigned and modified by Colt's Patent Firearm Company for the United States military as the M16 rifle.
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Eugene Stoner | |
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Born | (1922-11-22)November 22, 1922 Gosport, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | April 24, 1997(1997-04-24) (aged 74) Palm City, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | Quantico National Cemetery |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Significant design | AR-15 and other small arms |
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