1990’s Copper Beryllium Receivers (Uber Rare)

Here’s a wacky one.

These limited edition Copper Beryllium Receiver sets were made by Olympic Arms in 1991.

Some had SGW (Schuetzen Gun Works, the predecessor/parent company of Olympic Arms) engraved on the left side of the magwell, and some had just the serial number.

Very few of these exotic receivers were made, and even less complete rifles. They all predated the picatinny rail.

The “TBOR” prefix before each serial number is a nod to the bill of rights, as these were part of a limited edition to Celebrate the Bicentennial anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights in 1791.

These would’ve been heavy, but nonetheless beautiful as they patina and age.

Beryllium Disease happens from inhaling beryllium dust, so these had some controversy surrounding them being labeled “poisonous”.

A very interesting part of RetroAR history.