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Variants Armalite AR-7 Explorer; Charter Arms AR-7 Explorer. This scope mount can be used on the Armalite and the Charter Arms Explorer rifle and Explorer II pistol.

Thanks for visiting and we hope you become a regular! Flash, Thanks for your info also. The bobbed hammer was called the 'Pocket Hammer' in their catalogues.

Is your piece an 'Undercover' model?Yes, it was called the 'Undercover' when I purchased it. It did originally come with the spur hammer, but I sent it back for the 'pocket hammer'. You are right on that name, I just kinda forgot in the two or three years since I bought it - - - LOL.

I had a blued S&W 36 since late 60's, and one of my friends on the Wash, D.C. (city) PD department had a blued Charter with spur hammer and a nickel-plated Chief's Special, and it kinda set me afire for having anothe J-frame - but shiny, and when the Charter came out in stainless and at a price vastly less than the prized S&W, I opened up the wallet. Not sure if this is a Undercover or a Undercoverette. As you can see in the scans the manual says 'Undercover' and shows an exact image of the gun I have. The back page has a picture of a 'Undercoverette' and it looks exactly the same. This was my mothers gun and I'm guessing she bought it in the mid 70's.

I found it in it's original box (with wax paper) wrapped in newspaper. The manual was in the box. There was also a box of bullets with 10 missing.

I'm guessing she and my father both shot 5 rounds when they bought it at a local gunshop (I know that shop had a range). The box is a generic Charter Arms box with a sticker on one flap with 'Charter 2 38 SPL' and the serial number printed on it.

Price sticker says 'List Price 173.00', 'Our Price 164.95'. I see some on the web going for $300 in good condition, this one looks like new. Serial Number is 644XXX. It weighs 16 Oz's empty.

It's a nice old gun, looks like it's well made. I never heard of a 5 shoot revolver. Trigger guard and handle frame look like there aluminum. Hammer looks like hardened steel. Wooden grips. The barrel is about 1 1/4 inches long so I'm guessing it's the 2 inch barrel model I have been reading about on the web. The 4 scans are the entire manual.

So is it a Undercover or a Undercoverette? And when was it made? Well OK, so I should have read the manual. The Undercoverette comes in.32 and mine is a.38, I have a undercover.

Thanks for pointing that out Flash. (It says so in the manual, and I read it many times, it's in the third thimbnail, mental block I guess).

I have two Charter Arms revolvers, both in.44 Spl., both with the Stratford, CT barrel impression. The one is a Bulldog Pug, which was purchased new ca Sept 1987 and is serial Number 1018XXX. Инструкцию Для Nokia N79 on this page. The second one was purchased new in January of 1990 and is a Target Bulldog.

Even though this was purchased more than two years after the Pug, the serial number (735XXX) precedes it by quite a bit (assuming sequential serial numbers). I believe this resulted from the fact that this sat on the dealer's shelves for a long time.

I purchased it during a clearance event for NOS guns. Not something I normally would have purchased, but couldn't pass it up for the price. I have the original walnut grips, box and all papers for the Target Bulldog. Grips on the Pug are original.

I may have the box and papers for the Pug also, but it would take some digging. Let me know if I can be of further help. Adios, Pizza Bob.

Full text of ' CHARTER ARMS, PARTS, INSTRUCTION AND WARRANTY MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Caliber 22 Rimfire, long rifle, standard. Action Semi-automatic. Magazine Detachable box type, capacity 8 rounds.

Barrel 16' precision high grade steel rifling. Stock...Full pistol grip, recessed to stow barrel, action, and magazine, high quality cycolac. Convenient thumb safety at rear of receiver. Locks trigger. Sights Square-blade front, adjustable for windage by tapping; aperture rear adjustable for elevation. Weight 2V>pounds.

Overall Length 34 Vi inches. Length When Stowed I6V2 inches. Finish Heat cured, semi-gloss black textured enamel. Blued steel internal parts. Bolt and Charging Han- dle, cadmium plated to resist corrosion. AR-7 EXPLORER IMPORTANT: THIS.22 CALIBER AR-7 RIFLE IS DESIGNED TO ACCEPT STANDARD OR HIGH VELOCITY.22 L.

Rl M FIRE AMMUNI- TION. THE USE OF OTHER THAN THIS RECOMMENDED AM- MUNITION WILL VOID THE ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY. To Assemble 1. Remove butt cap by holding stock in one hand; place the thumb of other hand on the serrations of the butt cap, and remove by applying down and outward pressure from the top. Remove action, barrel and magazine from stock.

Caution: Use care to prevent parts from falling free causing possible damage. Place action in slot provided in the front of stock and secure by turning wing bolt in base of pistol grip finger tight. To attach barrel to action, line up lug on top of barrel with slot on top of action, and tighten barrel nut finger-tight. Note: Charging handle can fall from receiver if not held right side up. Replace butt cap on stock. Insert eight.22 Long Rifle rimfire caliber cartridges in magazine.

Insert magazine, pull out charging handle, draw charging handle full to rear and release. Rifle is now ready to fire. Note: To engage thumb safety on right rear of action, rotate safety lever back in direction of pointing arrow marked 'SAFE'. Safety engages only when rifle is cocked.

INSTRUCTIONS Disassembly of the AR-7 Explorer Before attempting disassembly of AR-7 be sure that MAGAZINE has been removed and Bolt has been pulled back to assure that Receiver and Chamber are free of live ammuni- tion. To remove magazine from action press the release which is located forward of the trigger finger. Place magazine aside. Retract bolt and inspect bolt face and chamber to be sure rifle is not loaded. To remove barrel from action, loosen barrel nut approx- imately 2 turns. Pull out charging handle, retract bolt about half way and then release so that bolt will strike rear end of barrel sharply.

This will separate barrel from tight fit in receiver. Unscrew barrel nut completely and remove barrel. Hold with receiver right side up to prevent loss of charging handle. Remove Butt Cap in manner shown in picture. Return barrel to its recess in stock. Return magazine to stock with open end down and stop boss to the left.

Remove action from front of stock. Depress charging handle and return the action to its pocket in the stock. Replace butt cap on stock. For Proper Function, the Action of This Firearm Must be Kept Clean. The stock butt cap is a pressure fit and removes easily. After inserting action, it is secured by tightening a wing bolt. A lug is lined up and barrel is tight- ened with the barrel nut finger-tight.

N _ / Insert eight.22 LR Rimfire caliber cartridge magazine. The charging handle, which is connected to the bolt, is then pulled out and drawn back and the rifle is ready to fire^, CARE OF RIFLE To keep bore in perfect condition run through an oiled patch after use. Exterior need not be oiled. If necessary to clean the action, leave assembled and wash in any petroleum solvent, drain and oil interior lightly with any good grade of gun oil. Stock is not harmed by moisture or ex posure and may be wiped clean with damp cloth. Aluminum black touch up may be used if outside finish of bar- rel and receiver is damaged.

Safety Precautions 1. Always handle any gun as if loaded. Keep on safety at all times except when intending to fire. Before use, check that the barrel is free of any obstruction. Always check after a fall while hunting. Be particularly careful when unloading the rifle to check the chamber after the magazine has been removed to assure a live round does not remain in the rifle. THE MANUFACTURER STRONGLY RECOMMENDS USING SIGHT AND HEARING PROTECTION DEVICES WHEN FIRING THIS RIFLE.

EXPLODED VIEW Stratford, CT 06497 AR-7 EXPLORER PARTS LIST 2221 ASSY.