SOCIMI AR-831

History of SOCIMI AR-831

Since their Type 821 submachine gun was based on the famous Israeli UZI 9mm, SOCIMI (Societa Costruzioni Industriali Milano) from Italy tried to sell another one based on the popular existing Design - AR-831, derived from AR-15/M16. Design work began in 1985, and the weapon retains some of the same features as the original - namely its 5.56x45mm NATO rifling, STANAG magazine feeder, integrated handle above receiver, fixed stock, and more.

Unlike the direct impact piston system of the AR-15/M16 series, it operates through a gas system. Essentially, the AR-731 is an M16 with the Soviet Kalashnikov AK-47 operating system.

Due to a lack of industry expertise to build this rifle from scratch, SOCIMI developed the AR-831, Type 821 submachine gun and AR-832 battle rifle with the help of Brescia-based Italian gun manufacturer Luigi Franchi. follow. SOCIMI was one of many other new companies that sprung up at the height of the Cold War, trying to capitalize on the popularity of NATO standard firearms.

Specification

Foundation

Year of Service

1985

Origins

Italy

Categories

Assault Rifle

Manufacturer

SOcieta Costruzioni Industriali Milano (SOCIMI); Luigi Franchi SpA - Italy

Operator

Italian

Roles

Auto function

Has mechanical features to automate the firing process.

Assault Rifle

A modern class of long guns with selected fire characteristics, automatic internals and magazine feeding.

Dimensions and Weight

Barrel Length

970mm

38. 19 inches

Cured weight

7.94 lbs

3.60 kg

Attractions

Front and rear iron

Action

Gas powered; selective fire

Gas Power

proposes a pneumatic system that typically consists of a cylinder and a rear drive piston that directs power to the bolt assembly.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

5. 56x45mm NATO

Circle/Feed

Removable 30-round magazine

POWER

Maximum efficiency. Arrived

1,970 feet

(600m | 657m)

Rate of fire

725

Number of revolutions

Mile speed

3,180 ft/s

(969 m/s)

Variants

AR-831 - initial form; 1985 ModelAR-871 - improved 1987 version with selective fire system, rotating bolt assembly and general streamlined shape.