December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2021
AR-180 semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Sterling Armaments Company in England for ArmaLite between 1979-1985. The left side of the receiver bears stampings stipulating the manufacturer, model, and caliber that are followed by "MFG. FOR/ ARMALITE, INC./ COSTA MESA, CALIF./ U.S.A./ BY/ STERLING ENGLAND". Right side of barrel bears British nitro proofs. 1-piece grip is marked "AR-18/ ArmaLite" within a circle on either side. Features include a black finish, 18" 3-prong flash hider, ambidextrous safety, side-folding polymer buttstock, as well as a ventilated polymer handguard, and smooth polymer pistol grip. Rifle is accompanied by an Adventure Line MFG. Co. magazine. CONDITION: Metal components retain the vast majority of their black finish, exhibiting some superficial handling marks with the usual area of silvering on the right side of the receiver from operation of the selector. Bore is bright, exhibiting well defined lands and grooves throughout. Polymer furniture shows some scattered handling marks, but is otherwise sturdy and serviceable. A very nice and attractive example of a rare and desirable Sterling manufactured ArmaLite AR-180 semi-automatic rifle. MLW
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