This is a ArmaLite AR-18 Sales Brochures from the 1960s. This was intended for the commercial/international market. The AR-18 was the smaller caliber descendant of the AR-16.  It would only be produced in modest numbers and was considered a commercial failure.

This brochure is a very rare and highly prized example of early ArmaLite AR Rifle marketing material.

The AR-18 brochure measures 11″ x 8 1/2″. The brochure is 13 pages with photographs and specifications for the rifle.

AR-18 THE ARMALITE COMBAT RIFLE   CALIBER 5.56mm

Date – Best guess is between 1964-1967 as it is in the same format of the AR-16 Brochure and probably an early pre-production promo to drive sales.

Condition – Excellent, near mint.

There is minor yellowing on the borders of all pages. The pages themselves are still white with no yellowing. There are no rips, tears, folds, creases or other signs of damage to any pages. The photos and text are clear with no fading. The staples are clean showing no rust.

There is only one very minor spot of yellowing on upper left corner that is slightly more pronounced than the yellowing of the borders.