Manufactured by Armalite in Costa Mesa, California. This rifle uses a gas operated, piston driven system similar to the FN/FAL rifles. Reliable and robust, intended as an improvement over the standard M-16 gas system. Post front and flip up peep rear sights, three prong flash hider and bayonet lug with an ambidextrous safety selector. Ribbed and ventilated forearm, smooth pistol grip and original Armalite folding buttstock with ribbed buttplate. Includes a canvas web sling, extra magazine, July 2018 edition of "Firearms News" with an article about the Armalite AR-180, original manual, and a copy of "Armalite's Other Black Rifle" article from the June 2014 issue of "Gun Digest".

Excellent with 95% of the original black phosphate finish remaining, some small scattered scratches and nicks, and small traces of mild edge wear. The stock, grip, and handguard have scattered small dings and scratches, but are otherwise very good. Mechanically excellent.