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LOT 1486
Scarce and Desirable Armalite AR-18 Selective Fire Rifle with Scope,
Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. A6049, 5.56x45 mm cal., 18
inch round bbl., matte grey finish, synthetic stock. An excellent example of an original and very scarce fully-automatic Armalite AR-18
rifle manufactured by Armalite in Costa Mesa, California. Designed after Armalite had sold the patents for the AR-15 rifle, the AR-18
went in completely different directions in terms of materials and function. This resulted in a short-stroke gas piston driven selective
fire rifle, with a lightweight stamped steel receiver assembly and a recoil system that permitted a folding stock. Despite being a promising
design, the AR-18 wound up overshadowed by the “older brother” and large military contracts or license deals never arrived like they did for the AR-15 family,
resulting in a very limited production. Somewhat infamously, two of the most prominent users of the Armalite AR-18 were both sides of “The Troubles” in Ireland,
being adopted by both Loyalist militia units and some factions of the Irish Republican Army, the latter embracing the arm to the point of it being the namesake of the
“Armalite and Ballot Box Strategy” of the late 1980s. Features a winged post front and adjustable two leaf peep rear sights, with a three-prong flash hider, maker’s marks on the
upper receiver, and the ambidextrous three position safety selector on the lower. Fitted with a ribbed and vented plastic handguard, smooth plastic pistol grip, and a side folding plastic
buttstock. Includes an Armalite 2.75x20 mm quick detach scope (clear optics), green web sling, scope covers, and an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% plus original matte gray finish with scattered light handling marks overall and light spotting. The furniture is very fine with minor scuffs. Reticle is inverted, otherwise scope is very good. 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 479.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
LOT 1487
Excellent Ruger AC-556 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 191-04110, 223 cal., 16 inch round bbl., blue finish, metal stock. The select fire variant of the Ruger Mini-14 Carbine marketed to police forces and foreign military clients. Fitted with a ported muzzle brake, blade and adjustable peep sights
and standard receiver markings. The selector switch is positioned on the right rear of the receiver, with positions for semi-automatic,
three round burst, and full automatic. Smooth hardwood stock, with vented synthetic upper cover, checkered pistol grip and
folding metal buttstock. With a modern soft case and
two extra aftermarket magazines.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some bright cycling wear on the bolt, mild spotting concentrated on the stock, and light handling marks overall. The otherwise excellent wood shows some mild dings, and
a small chip is absent from the left side of the pistol grip. 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.
Estimate: 16,000 - 22,500
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