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Sterling Armalite AR-180 5.56mm SN: S17573

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Sterling Armalite AR-180 5.56mm SN: S17573
Auction Only Available to USA Residents
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. Rifle exhibits approximately 95% of it's original finish showing thinning and scattered handling marks with no major wear observed. Action is smooth, the bore appears bright with sharp rifling and the synthetic stocks are very good. Mounts a very good condition Armalite 2.75x20mm scope with leather lens caps, duplex reticle, clear view, using a quick detach mount. Includes (1) blued steel 30 round magazine. Condition is NRA Very Good++ *** Modern Firearm ***