September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
Just under 4,000 AR-180 rifles were manufactured for ArmaLite by Howa in Japan between 1972 and 1974; this late production example was built in 1974. Rifle features full parkerized finish. Standard 5.56mm chambered barrel with 3-prong flash hider, protected post front sight, and aperture rear. Stamped upper and lower receiver marked on the left with maker information. Furniture includes ventilated polymer handguard, AR-18 marked pistol grip, and sidefolding stock with rubber pad. 1 ArmaLite 20-round magazine is included. CONDITION: Very good. The vast majority original factory finish is retained with some mild wear throughout. Furniture is likewise very good with handling marks. Fine, bright bore with well defined rifling. Fine mechanics.
Caliber/Bore
5.56x45mm NATO