M16

A U.S. rifle family descended from ArmaLite's AR-15 design and represented in museum collections. Military M16 designations and the broader AR-15 label should remain distinct in reporting.

Evidence as of 2026-11-03

Sources

1. M16 AR-15 Armalite 5.56 mm self-loading rifle, 1960 (c) — National Army Museum; publication date unspecified
2. M16 Rifle — Autry Museum of the American West; publication date unspecified

Historical and attributed reference. A source mention is not proof of current activity.