Need a little help. A friend of mine just sold me a Bushmaster lower (marked.223/5.56) with the xm15-e2s model designation. I didn't pay any attention when I bought it but when I went to record it for my records I noticed my other two Bushmaster Lowers have a serial number starting with BFSxxxxxxx (7 numbered serial number. The serial # started with and 'arg' prefix. Everything I have found states bushmaster always used 'l' or 'bfi' as the prefix. Does anyone know anything about this? Bushmaster requires something fun writing to inquire about serial numbers otherwise I would've just called them. I'm just not sure what to think of this rifle. Serial number mfg manufacturer model caliber wpn type 107888 akk akkar silah sanayi tic field hunter 12 shotgun. E05191 bht bushmaster firearms carbon 15 223 rifle. Column 1: The serial number itself (including prefix). Column 2: The beginning serial number in that book. Column 3: The beginning date for that book. If there is only one date listed after the serial numbers in column 2 and/or 2, all of those numbers were manufactured on that same day. Column 4: End date for that book.

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Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC, based in Madison, North Carolina, United States, is an American manufacturer and distributor of firearms. The company's product line revolves around semi-automatic pistol and rifle variants of the M4 / AR-15 design.

History[edit]

Bushmaster Firearms was a company in Bangor, Maine, that went bankrupt and was purchased by Richard Dyke in 1976 and moved to Windham, Maine.^[1] 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.^[2]

In 2002, Bushmaster and a Bushmaster dealer were the subject of a civil lawsuit brought by two survivors and six families of victims of the October 2002 D.C. sniper attacks which resulted in the deaths of ten and injures to three people. On September 8, 2004 Bushmaster agreed to pay $550,000 of a $2.5 million settlement in the lawsuit and Bull's Eye Shooter Supply of Tacoma, Washington, the Bushmaster dealer from whom one of the perpetrators said he had shoplifted the rifle, paid $2 million. ^[3][4] The company cited mounting legal fees and compassion for the victims and their families as the reason for settling.^[5]

Dyke sold the business in 2006 for 70 million dollars to Cerberus Capital Management. The company became part of the Freedom Group, owned by Cerberus Capital Management, in April 2006.^[6] In December 2010, Freedom Group announced that operations at the Windham, Maine, facility would cease as of March 2011.^[7]Windham Weaponry 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.^[8]

In December 2012, Cerberus Capital Management announced its intention to sell Bushmaster's parent company, Freedom Group.^[9] 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).^[10] Cerberus indicated that the decision to sell the company stemmed from publicity surrounding the use of a Bushmaster rifle in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. 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.'^[9][11]

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.^[12]

In January 2020, parent entity, Remington Outdoor Company, announced that it would be focusing operations on its core hunting and shooting brands: AAC, Barnes, Remington, and Marlin. It also announced that as a result, Bushmaster, TAPCO, DPMS, and StormLake Barrels would no longer be produced.^[13]

In September 2020, in the bankruptcy auction of Remington Outdoor Company the Bushmaster trademarks were sold to Crotalus Holdings Inc.^[14]

Products[edit]

Bushmaster's firearms, such as the XM-15 line, are typically offered in a 5.56 NATO chambering with forged aircraft-grade (7075-T6) aluminum receivers. Most Bushmaster barrels are 4150 steel, offered in 1:9 twist rate, 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 autocannon. 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 collectables.

In late January 2008, it was announced that Bushmaster had signed a licensing deal with Magpul, granting Bushmaster the rights to produce and distribute Magpul's Masada rifle, renamed the Bushmaster ACR. According to the company in 2010, Bushmaster began making the ACR available to the civilian market, posting it on its website.^[15]

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[edit]

The Bushmaster Arm Pistol was produced from 1977 to 1990. The Bushmaster M17S is a semi-automaticbullpuprifle that was manufactured by Bushmaster from 1992 until 2005. The BAR-10 was meant to compete in the .308 market against Armalite's AR-10 series rifles and Springfield Armory's M1A Rifle by offering a .308 rifle that could accept the relatively inexpensive metric and inch pattern FN FAL magazines. In 2005 Bushmaster discontinued the BAR-10 line of rifles.^{[citation needed]}

Gallery[edit]

• Bushmaster XM15 E2S A2 16in Dissipator Model

• Bushmaster Carbon-15 SBR (shorter barrel)

• Bushmaster Dissipator barrel with M16A2 handguard

• Bushmaster ACR

• Bushmaster M17S

• Bushmaster XM15-E2S M4 Style Carbine

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^Singer, Natasha (November 26, 2011). 'How Freedom Group Became the Big Shot'. The New York Times. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
2. ^John Walter (25 March 2006). Rifles of the World. Krause Publications. pp. 76–. ISBN978-0-89689-241-5. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
3. ^Butterfield, Fox (September 10, 2004). 'Sniper Victims in Settlement With Gun Maker and Dealer'. The New York Times. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
4. ^Jackman, Tom (September 10, 2004). 'Gunmaker, Store Agree To Payout in Sniper Case'. The Washington Post. p. 1. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
5. ^Manning, Stephen (September 10, 2004). 'Families of sniper victims reach settlement'. The Washington Times. Associated Press. Retrieved April 18, 2007.
6. ^Balentine, John (April 21, 2006). 'Dyke sells Bushmaster Firearms'. Archived from the original on December 31, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
7. ^'Bushmaster closing facility in Windham'. Wlbz2.com. 2010-12-10. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
8. ^Hall, Jessica. 'Owner seeks to sell rifle maker Bushmaster'Portland Press Herald December 18, 2012.
9. ^ ^ab'Cerberus to sell gunmaker after massacre'. CNN. December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
10. ^'Cerberus Capital Management Statement Regarding Freedom Group, Inc'. Prnewswire.com. 2012-12-18. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
11. ^Reaction to Newtown Shootings Spreads to Corporate AmericaThe New York Times - December 18, 2012.
12. ^Foley, Stephen (2013-12-09). 'Cerberus offers investors way out of gunmaker Freedom Group'. FT.com. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
13. ^https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/is-remington-leaving-the-msr-market-dpms-bushamster-and-tapco-sites-are-shuttered/
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15. ^'Bushmaster Firearms: Press release'. Bushmaster.com. Archived from the original on 2016-01-14. Retrieved 2016-02-01.

The Bushmaster M4 or M4A3 is a semi-automatic or select-firecarbine manufactured by Bushmaster Firearms International, modeled on the AR-15. It is one of the Bushmaster XM15 line of rifles and carbines.

Overview[edit]

The M4 Type Carbine is a copy of the ColtM4 carbine. The semi-automatic version is marketed to the U.S. civilian market in compliance with the National Firearms Act. A select fire variant can be ordered by military or law enforcement organizations with three-round burst or fully automatic capability.^[2]

The rifle's caliber is .223 Remington/5.56×45mm NATO, and the barrel is hard chrome lined in both the bore and chamber. Unlike the current Colt M4 Carbine which features a four-position telescopic stock, the Bushmaster has a six-position stock. It is compatible with most standard AR-15 parts and has the ability to accept all AR-15/M16 type STANAG magazines.

The standard M4 Type Carbine features a permanently fixed 'Izzy' flash suppressor attached to a 14.5 in (370 mm) barrel, which brings the barrel to a total length of 16 in (410 mm). Bushmaster also produces the Patrolman's Carbine variant which features the more common removable 'bird cage' flash suppressor, attached to a 16 in (410 mm) barrel, bringing the total barrel length to 17.5 in (440 mm). Both of these comply with current U.S. federal law which states a minimum 16 in (410 mm) barrel for a rifle. There is also a military M4 Type Carbine which comes with a 14.5 in (370 mm) barrel and a removable 'bird cage' flash suppressor.^[2]

An M4 Type Post-Ban Carbine was developed for the 1994 United States Federal Assault Weapons Ban requirements. Since the ban expired in 2004, this rifle has essentially been replaced by the M4A2 and M4A3. Some states in the U.S. have kept these laws, so the rifle is still being produced.

Legal issues[edit]

A trademark dispute between Bushmaster and Colt concerned the use of the 'M4' name. The M4 was developed and produced for the United States government by Colt, which had an exclusive contract to produce the M4 family of weapons until 2009.^[3] Several other manufacturers, including Bushmaster, offer M4-like firearms, nicknamed 'M4geries.' Colt previously held a U.S. trademark on the term 'M4.'^[4] In April 2004, Colt filed a lawsuit against Bushmaster and Heckler & Koch, claiming acts of trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, trademark dilution, false designation of origin, false advertising, patent infringement, unfair competition, and deceptive trade practices. Heckler & Koch later settled out of court. On December 8, 2005, a District court judge in Maine granted a summary judgment in favor of Bushmaster Firearms, dismissing all of Colt's claims except for false advertising. On the latter claim, Colt could not recover monetary damages. The court also ruled that 'M4' was now a generic name, and that Colt's trademark should be revoked.^[5]

Military users[edit]

• Czech Republic: The Bushmaster M4A3 B.M.A.S. is used by special forces units of the Czech Armed Forces. These rifles are usually seen with an M203 grenade launcher.^[6] The 601st Special Forces Group is armed with the M4A3.^[7]
• Georgia: Used by the Army and Police^[8]
• Italy Used by NOCS.^[9]
• Malaysia: Used by Royal Malaysian Customs^[10]
• New Zealand: New Zealand Police (including Armed Offenders Squad and Special Tactics Group), replaced the Remington Model 7 as their standard issue rifle.^[11]
• Thailand Used by Royal Thai Army and Naval Special Warfare Command (Thailand).
• Uruguay^[12]

Gallery[edit]

• Czech Special Operations soldier in Afghanistan with a Bushmaster M4A3

• A Georgian soldier with Scouts Platoon, Delta Company, Special Mountain Battalion conducts reconnaissance operations Feb. 14, 2014, during Georgian Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRE). He is holding Bushmaster M4 in his hand.

• Georgian soldiers with Bushmaster M4 search for mock roadside bombs during convoy operations training here July 20. Marines are training with the Georgian Armed Forces for Exercise Agile Spirit 2011

Bibliography[edit]

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• Neville, Leigh. European Counter-Terrorist Units. Osprey. ISBN978-1472825278.

References[edit]

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1. ^Vining, Miles (22 April 2016). 'ISAF armament of BLS'. Archived from the original on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
2. ^ ^ab'Bushmaster military models - Bushmaster M4 A2/A3 Type Carbines'. Bushmaster Firearms International. 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-06.^{[dead link]}
3. ^Terrill, Daniel (12 August 2015). 'Remington sues gov't over Army's contract with FN, Colt'. guns.com. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
4. ^US Trademark serial number 76335060 registration number 2734001
5. ^'OpenJurist synopsis of denial of Colt's appeal to 08 Dec 2005 ruling'. Openjurist.org. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
6. ^'Archived copy'(PDF). Archived(PDF) from the original on 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2014-12-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
7. ^'601st Special Forces Group Official Website'. 601skss.cz. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
8. ^'Georgian Army'. Georgian Army. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2007-06-25.
9. ^Neville, page 57.
10. ^Royal Malaysian Customs Academy (2010). 'Royal Malaysian Customs Academy: Firing range'. Royal Malaysian Customs. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
11. ^'Replacement due for police rifles'. New Zealand Police. 2005-05-19. Archived from the original on 2007-11-01. Retrieved 2007-06-25.
12. ^'Hermanos en armas en la paz y en la guerra'. www.facebook.com. Retrieved 13 April 2020.

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