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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. This specific AR-18 was used as part of an article titled “The Lost Armalites” in the July 1998 (Volume 1 Number 10) of “Small Arms Review”, receiving a half-page photo spread on page 48; a photocopy of the article is included with the lot. Features a winged post front and adjustable two leaf peep rear sights, with a conical flash hider, maker’s marks on the upper receiver, matching “001” serial numbers on both the receiver and frame, and an ambidextrous three position “SAFE/SEMI/AUTO” selector switch. Fitted with a ribbed and vented plastic handguard, smooth plastic pistol grip, and a side folding plastic buttstock.
FEATURED IN "SMALL ARMS REVIEW" FROM JULY 1998
Includes two extra magazines.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% plus gray phosphate finish, showing mild wear and handling marks overall, as well as unfinished assembly welds on the receiver and frame. The stock is very fine, with some minor scuffing. 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) that is classified as a “Curios or Relic” as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 65,000 - 95,000
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