Developed by Beretta in the late 1960s and adopted by branches of the Italian military in 1972. The left side of the receiver is marked; "BERETTA, PATENTED, MADE IN ITALY/Mod. AR 70/.223". Magazine is absent.

Excellent. 99% original gray phosphate finish remains with mostly light handling marks, and mild cycling marks on the bolt carrier. There are a few small dings on the buttstock and forend. Mechanically excellent.