America Almost Carried This Into Vietnam — The H&R T48 Story | H&R Arms & Palmetto State Armory

In 1954, the U.S. government handed Harrington & Richardson a contract to build 500 rifles that could change American military history. The T48 — an American-made version of the legendary Belgian FN FAL — went head-to-head against the Springfield Armory T44 in trials to replace the M1 Garand. It was reliable, battle-proven, and already trusted by allied nations around the world. Most of them chose it. The United States didn't. The T44 was adopted as the M14, and the T48 was quietly shelved. The FAL went on to be carried by over 90 countries and earned a nickname that says everything: "The Right Arm of the Free World." The H&R T48 never got its moment. Until now. H&R is bringing back the T48. Faithful to the original H&R-produced trial rifles, built with the craftsmanship the name has always demanded. This is the rifle H&R built for America. Now it's built for you. DISCLAIMER: All firearms presented in this video are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Always shoot responsibly.