14 October 2049. 1823.
Mr. Donaldson was ecstatic. "Ah, yes, I was hoping you'd ask about this one," he said as he noticed Mr. Khan examining the R. Klein Associates AR-50 Mark II assault rifle. "I see you have a keen eye for quality firearms, sir. This remarkable product of pure Beithen craftsmanship has become quite popular with the Beithe Marine Corps and is currently set to replace the old AR-48 as the marines' service rifle." He walked over to his desk, unlocked a drawer, and retrieved a manila folder from which he grabbed the specifications sheet for the AR-50 Mark II. He handed the specifications to Mr. Khan.
SPECIFICATIONS: AR-50 MARK II ASSAULT RIFLE
Type: Semi-automatic AR-15 style assault rifle
Country of Origin: Allied States of the Isle of Beithe
Manufacturer: R. Klein Associates, Inc.
Designed: 2047
Weight: 2.59 kg (5.7 lbs.)
Barrel length: 381- 508 mm (15-20 inches)
Cartridge Type: 5.56×45mm NATO
Action: Direct gas impingement system, rotating bolt
Feed System: Standard AR-compatible magazine
Scope:
* Infrared thermal setting
* Variable magnification settings (2X – 45X)
* Theoretical Maximum Sighting Distance: 466.34 m. (510 yards)
Special Features:
* Superior recoil compared to older model assault rifles
* Ergonomically-designed stock and grips
As Mr. Khan read the specifications sheet, Mr. Donaldson continued his sales pitch. "This model was initially inspired the classic Sig Sauer SIGM400, which served admirably as the Beithe Marine Corps service rifle from 2019 through 2031. It also one of my personal favorites. I'd been quite fond of the Mark I model and have 5 at home, but when this baby came out... wow, was I stunned -- particularly with how lightweight it is -- R. Klein Associates refuses to give details, but apparently it's manufactured using some specialty materials, truly state of the art -- and its ergonomic design is fantastic, as well! As a former Beithen marine myself, I have to say that a soldier's comfort with their weapon is just as important as the weapon's combat efficiency!"
Mr. Donaldson paused to catch his breath, and he noticed that Mr. Khan seemed bored. "But I'm just rambling on, aren't I? Now, you asked how many of the AR-50's I have. At present, I have 647 that you could pick up tonight. You're quite lucky, because the AR-50 Mark II has been very hard to come by lately, as the Beithen marines made a massive order recently. For a fee, I can get more, if you wish. I am able to offer some customizations, as well -- in fact, I already have a few off-market, fully-automatic models, though, uhh... I'd be a little cautious with those. So, what do you say, sir?" Donaldson eagerly awaited his clients' response.