Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this coveted semi-automatic rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Sterling in England for Armalite AR-180!
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The Armalite AR-180 is a semi-automatic rifle developed as a civilian version of the military-oriented AR-18, designed by Eugene Stoner and Arthur Miller. Production began in 1969 at ArmaLite’s facility in Costa Mesa, California, with approximately 4,018 units made there by 1972. An additional 3,927 rifles were manufactured by Howa in Japan from 1970 to 1974, before Japanese arms export restrictions halted production. From 1979 to 1985, Sterling Armaments in the United Kingdom produced around 12,362 more units. In total, only about 20,307 AR-180 rifles were ever made.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Sterling in England for Armalite
Model: AR-180
Serial: S16069
Date of Manufacture: 1979-1985
Caliber: 5.56mm
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 18 1/4" Barrel with a 3-Prong Flash Hider
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Post Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Side Folding Black Synthetic Buttstock with Black Synthetic Pistol Grip and Black Synthetic Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Armalite AR-180 is a semi-automatic rifle developed as a civilian version of the military-oriented AR-18, designed by Eugene Stoner and Arthur Miller. Unlike the AR-15’s direct impingement system, the AR-180 utilized a short-stroke gas piston and stamped steel construction, making it more affordable to produce and reliable in adverse conditions. Production began in 1969 at ArmaLite’s facility in Costa Mesa, California, with approximately 4,018 units made there by 1972. An additional 3,927 rifles were manufactured by Howa in Japan from 1970 to 1974, before Japanese arms export restrictions halted production. From 1979 to 1985, Sterling Armaments in the United Kingdom produced around 12,362 more units. In total, only about 20,307 AR-180 rifles were ever made. Despite its practical design and folding stock, the AR-180 never achieved widespread military adoption, though it saw limited use by forces such as LAPD SWAT, Malaysia’s VAT 69, and the IRA during The Troubles.
Model: AR-180
Serial: S16069
Date of Manufacture: 1979-1985
Caliber: 5.56mm
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 18 1/4" Barrel with a 3-Prong Flash Hider
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Post Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Side Folding Black Synthetic Buttstock with Black Synthetic Pistol Grip and Black Synthetic Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Armalite AR-180 is a semi-automatic rifle developed as a civilian version of the military-oriented AR-18, designed by Eugene Stoner and Arthur Miller. Unlike the AR-15’s direct impingement system, the AR-180 utilized a short-stroke gas piston and stamped steel construction, making it more affordable to produce and reliable in adverse conditions. Production began in 1969 at ArmaLite’s facility in Costa Mesa, California, with approximately 4,018 units made there by 1972. An additional 3,927 rifles were manufactured by Howa in Japan from 1970 to 1974, before Japanese arms export restrictions halted production. From 1979 to 1985, Sterling Armaments in the United Kingdom produced around 12,362 more units. In total, only about 20,307 AR-180 rifles were ever made. Despite its practical design and folding stock, the AR-180 never achieved widespread military adoption, though it saw limited use by forces such as LAPD SWAT, Malaysia’s VAT 69, and the IRA during The Troubles.
Its advanced mechanics and compact build earned it cult status among firearm enthusiasts, influencing future designs like the British SA80, Singapore’s SAR-80, and the SIG MCX. A modernized AR-180B version appeared in the early 2000s, and the platform was later revived by Brownells with the BRN-180 upper, ensuring the legacy of this innovative rifle continues into the 21st century.
Contents:
This example will ship with a green three magazine pouch, three 30-round magazines, a sling, and a clamp-on bipod!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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