May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/9/2024
Between 1972 and 1974, Howa of Japan produced less than 4,000 AR-180 rifles for ArmaLite. This example serial number "S000580" was in the first thousand produced, featuring early misaligned "0" in the "AR-180" marking and serial number located on the upper. Standard matte finished 5.56 chambered barrel with 3-prong flash hider, protected post front sight, and 2-leaf aperture rear sight. Stamped construction upper marked with pertinent manufacturer information on the left in red infilled stamping. Furniture includes grain textured polymer handguard, AR-18 marked pistol grip, and side folding stock with rubber pad. CONDITION: Very good. Rifle retains the vast majority of its factory-applied finishes with some moderate wear. Furniture likewise has some mild marks. Fine bright bore with strong rifling. Fine mechanics.