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Used Rock River Arms Values 2026:
Used Rock River Arms Values 2026:
Every Model, Every Caliber.
Rock River Arms was founded in 1996 by Mark and Chuck Larson in Cleveland, Illinois. RRA produces AR-15 / AR-10 platform rifles and is the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) primary AR contractor. The CAR series (Carbine A4 Replica), LAR-15, X-1, and the BT-3 Predator in .308 / 6.5 Creedmoor are the core lineup. RRA has been a long-time competition AR builder, particularly for service rifle and 3-gun applications.
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LAR-15 — 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem AR-15 Rifles
Rock River's flagship AR-15 line — match, tactical, and entry rifles.
LAR-8 / LAR-308 — .308 Win Rifles
Rock River's .308-class big-bore AR.
Specialty Calibers — 458 SOCOM / 9mm / .22 LR
Pistol-caliber carbines and big-bore variants.
1911 Pistols
Rock River 1911 pistols — Tactical, Limited, and Carry.
Limited & Pre-2018 Rifles
Older Rock River builds prized by collectors.
Rock River Arms Value FAQ
Are Rock River Arms competition-grade?
Yes — RRA was a major service-rifle competition supplier in the early 2000s. The LAR-15 NM-A4 was specifically designed for High Power and Service Rifle competition. RRA's match triggers have been industry standards.
Why is the BT-3 named that?
BT-3 refers to RRA's newer billet-receiver .308 platform — a 'Big Trigger' style 3rd-generation .308 design. It's more compact and lighter than the older LAR-8 series and uses a magazine that's compatible with multiple AR-10-pattern systems.
Is RRA still in production?
Yes — Rock River Arms continues full production from Colona, Illinois. The brand has gone through some transitions but remains an active independent maker. Current production is widely available, though some collectors prefer mid-2000s LAR-15s for the fit and finish of that era.
