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Genesis: The Origin of the Modern Rifle — T-Shirt — every story has a beginning — for the modern rifle, it began with Eugene Stoner

Genesis: The Origin of the Modern Rifle — T-Shirt — every story has a beginning — for the modern rifle, it began with Eugene Stoner
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Every story has a beginning.
For the modern rifle, it began with Eugene Stoner.

This exclusive Genesis tee captures a piece of firearms history — the original 1960 patent drawing for Stoner’s revolutionary gas-powered rifle system. What began as a clean engineering sketch would go on to define over six decades of military and civilian rifles: the M16, M4, AR-15, and AR-10 — weapons that reshaped combat, sport shooting, and precision design forever.

Printed in bold black-and-white on a soft, premium cotton tee, this design celebrates the birth of the Stoner system with crisp patent-style detail. You can see every contour of the rifle’s silhouette, the cutaway of the gas tube, and the mechanical genius that changed the way firearms function. Above the diagram, the single word “Genesis” says it all — a nod to innovation, engineering, and the dawn of a new era in small arms.

Details

  • Design: Authentic 1960 Eugene Stoner patent illustration (U.S. Patent No. 2,951,424)

  • Material: Ultra-soft, durable 100% cotton or cotton-blend fabric

  • Fit: Classic cut for comfort on or off the range

  • Print: High-resolution direct-to-garment process for sharp detail and long-lasting wear

  • Color: Deep vintage indigo with contrasting white print

Why You’ll Want It

  • It’s not just a shirt — it’s a statement of heritage and engineering brilliance.

  • Appeals to collectors, historians, and AR-platform shooters who know where it all began.

  • Subtle enough for everyday wear, bold enough to spark conversation at the range or the gun show.

  • Designed and printed exclusively for PowderAndLead.net — you won’t find it anywhere else.

Backstory

In 1955, Eugene Stoner began refining the lightweight, direct-impingement gas system that would power the AR-10 and later the AR-15. His 1960 patent captured the culmination of that innovation: a rifle that could be manufactured with aerospace materials, deliver controllable automatic fire, and maintain unmatched reliability.
This Genesis shirt honors that moment — the mechanical spark that ignited a revolution in firearm design. Every rifle enthusiast owes a nod to Stoner’s blueprint. This design puts that genius front and center, in the same clean technical style as the original patent submission.

Wear History

Whether you’re building your next AR, heading to the range, or just appreciate the artistry of engineering, this shirt is a reminder that innovation has a name — and it started here.
The Genesis tee is perfect for:

  • Range days and competitions

  • Gun shows and collectors’ meets

  • Casual wear with jeans or a flannel overshirt

  • Gift for anyone who appreciates the mechanical beauty of Stoner’s work

The Feel

Soft, breathable, and perfectly weighted — this isn’t one of those scratchy novelty shirts. It’s the kind you’ll actually wear. The fabric holds its shape without clinging, and the print feels vintage from the first wash yet holds its fine-line detail like an archival drawing.

Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean

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