Anderson Manufacturing, a business in Hebron, Kentucky, that specializes in the fabrication of AR-15 rifles and parts, produces a line of rifles and components under the name AM-15.
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In 1959, ArmaLite transferred the patent and trademarks to Colt’s Manufacturing Corporation, resulting in the Colt AR-15, which did not have the selective firing function.
As most of the Colt AR-15 patents lapsed in 1977, multiple firearm manufacturers began producing knockoffs of the Colt AR-15 under various names.
While the patents have expired, Colt has kept the AR-15 brand and is the only manufacturer authorized to label their rifles as AR-15.
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The AM-15 line consists of several rifles, lower and upper receivers, handguards, and other factors intended to be used with firearms in the AR-15 design.
The AM-15 rifles are made to military specifications and come in various calibers. The rifles are available in various lengths, including carbine, pistol, and rifle.
Overall, the AM-15 rifles and components are intended for police enforcement, military personnel, hunters, and sportspeople who require high-quality, dependable firearms.
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