Built by the Howa Company in Japan for Armalite. Adjustable post front and two leaf peep rear sights, with an Armalite 2.75x20mm scope on a sight-through base. Barrel is fitted with a 3-prong flash hider and a folding metal bipod. Stamped sheet metal receiver, with spring loaded dust cover, AR-18 marked pistol grip, and standard markings on the left side. Ribbed plastic forearm with neoprene cover and a black canvas sling, and folding buttstock with similar Neoprene cover.