Aly & Kaufman AKB-23 Bullpup 5.56 NATO with Brownells BRN-180 Upper, 18.5 in Barrel, L85-Styled, OD Green
This Aly & Kaufman AKB-23 is a boutique, custom-configured 5.56 NATO bullpup built around the Brownells BRN-180 bufferless short-stroke piston upper. Styled to evoke the British L85, it features OD green polymer furniture and a detachable carry-handle rear sight. The 18.5 in barrel, left-side charging with right-side ejection, and AR-15 magazine compatibility make this a distinctive and practical bullpup configuration from Aly & Kaufman LLC of Boise, ID.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows some scattered scratches and blemishes on exterior surfaces. The recoil pad has a visible blemish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Detachable carry-handle rear sight (installed)
- Detachable front sight on Picatinny rail segment (installed)
- Three-prong flash hider (installed)
- 1x 30-round Magpul PMAG polymer AR-15 pattern magazine
The AKB-23 bullpup lower/chassis is paired with a Brownells BRN-180 upper, creating a compact, bufferless short-stroke piston system that runs clean and is known for smooth cycling. This configuration delivers the bullpup handling benefits while keeping the reliable, proven BRN-180 operating system.
Controls and layout are set up for efficient use: it charges from the left side while ejecting to the right, and it accepts standard AR-15 pattern magazines. The rifle has a stated capacity of 30+1 and uses an 18.5 in barrel within the bullpup layout. Length of pull is 14.5 in.
Styled to mirror the British L85 service rifle, this build carries OD green polymer furniture and an L85-style detachable carry handle. The handguard features longitudinal vents, and the top rail segment supports the included detachable front sight. A three-prong flash hider is installed at the muzzle.
Construction details include an aluminum alloy receiver and a serialized AKB-23 chassis marked ALY & KAUFMAN LLC, Boise, ID. Picatinny mounting provisions are present, and the rifle is equipped with detachable iron sights. This is a boutique-maker bullpup configured with a BRN-180 upper and OD green theme for a distinctive, cohesive presentation.