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Rare Armalite AR-18 Selective Fire Rifle, Serial Number “004” Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable
Machine Gun - Serial no. 004, 5.56 mm cal., 18 inch round bbl., matte gray phosphate finish, synthetic stock.
An excellent, very early production Armalite AR-18 rifle manufactured 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. 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 extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% of the original gray phosphate finish, showing light wear and handling marks on both metal and the furniture. 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: 50,000 - 75,000
Armalite AR-18 Selective Fire Rifle