Eugene Stoner

Eugene Stoner
Born(1922-11-22)November 22, 1922
DiedApril 24, 1997(1997-04-24) (aged 74)
Resting placeQuantico National Cemetery
OccupationEngineer
Engineering career
Significant designAR-15 and other small arms

Eugene Morrison Stoner (November 22, 1922 – April 24, 1997) was an American machinist and firearms designer who is most associated with the development of the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle that was redesigned and modified by Colt's Patent Firearm Company for the United States military as the M16 rifle.