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Sterling/Armalite AR-180 5.56mm SN: S22300

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Sterling/Armalite AR-180 5.56mm SN: S22300
Desirable pre-ban piston driven semi-automatic sporting rifle chambered in 5.56mm NATO, produced in England by Sterling circa 1980's. The ArmaLite AR-18/180 was Eugene Stoner’s follow-up design on the AR-15, intended to be manufactured in places that lacked first-world industrial capabilities with mostly stamped steel construction. Magazine is very close to AR-15 style mags with different notch for the magazine catch, will not interchange. Features a black metal finish, 18" barrel, three prong flash hider, adjustable shrouded post front sight with bayonet lug on the base, adjustable 'L" flip-up dual aperture rear sight, integral scope base on the receiver, smooth trigger, ambidextrous selector switch, dust cover, 's' shaped charging handle with knurled tip, sling swivels, two-piece black synthetic handguard, AR-18 marked pistol grip, and left-side folding shoulder stock with rubber recoil pad. British proofs on barrel. Bore is very good condition. Metal retains 95% finish, with edge losses & handling wear. Polymer stocks are very good with scratches and small dings. Magazine is a 30-rd AR-15 mag, fits in mag well but does not latch. Includes a good condition black canvas web sling. Condition is NRA Very Good++ *** Modern Firearm ***