Microgunner
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We just got into stock a brand new in the box, original (1960's) Costa-Mesa mfg. Armalite AR-180 w/scope, 3-mags, sling, manual, etc. It had never been put together. Woo-Hoo. May have to buy it for myself. Whaddya think?
Armalite AR-180
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I used to have a Costa Mesa,then a Sterling.
I like them.I also had the original scope that slipped onto that tapered dovetail on top.Small like an acog,3x,inverted post,bdc knob.
I'm not real enthused about folding stocks,but it worked.
What I found outsranding is,a very good gas system and ,with the bolt carrier riding on guide rods,there is clearance,.060 or .080,between the bolt carrier and reciever.Very hard to stop!!
I like them.I also had the original scope that slipped onto that tapered dovetail on top.Small like an acog,3x,inverted post,bdc knob.
I'm not real enthused about folding stocks,but it worked.
What I found outsranding is,a very good gas system and ,with the bolt carrier riding on guide rods,there is clearance,.060 or .080,between the bolt carrier and reciever.Very hard to stop!!
Microgunner
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Yep. This one has the original Armalite scope as well. I mounted it for he first time today. It's weird how it slides back and forth on it's mount against that spring loaded plunger.
wayne in boca
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Buy it,you'll like it.I picked up a Costa Mesa a couple years ago,and she's a shooter,as accurate as an AR15,and reliable as clockwork.I have a Stormwerkz scope mount,not an original.Sounds like it's your lucky day.