With aesthetic and mechanical parallels to both the U.S. Thompson submachine gun and weapons like the Lewis Gun, the American 180 M2 uses a top mounted spring loaded "platter" magazine to feed an open bolt selective fire mechanism, with aluminum receiver construction and lightweight wood-colored synthetic furniture. Capable of a 1200 RPM cyclic rate, the low recoil of the 22LR cartridge makes for a weapon that's far easier to control (and far easier to feed, cost wise) than many automatic weapons. The 180 was evaluated by the U.S. Army for use in close combat; while unsuitable for general infantry use, within "knife fighting range" the 180's extreme precision would allow multiple rounds to bore through a single point of armor or structure, giving a penetrating power beyond what one would expect from the humble Long Rifle cartridge. Blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, with a set of protective wings and cooling fins on the barrel, non-reciprocating charging handle, grooved forearm, checkered pistol grip and quick-detachable buttstock.

Excellent. The receiver shows 98% of the original black anodized finish, with some light handling marks, and the mixed numbered barrel retains 90% plus original blue, with areas of brown patina. The furniture is very good, with a few light scuffs and scratches. The magazine spring unit binds up during winding, otherwise mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.