GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
ORIGINAL, NEVER USED "TEXAS TRAVELAIR" VIETNAM ERA MAC-10 MACHINE GUN COVERT OPERATIONAL BRIEFCASE.Unused leather covered briefcase with brass hinges, hard rubber feet and spring loaded "Crest Lock Co., Inc." latches. Included with this lot is a Desert Publications "MAC-10 COOKBOOK". In many ways, reminiscent of cases seen in spy thriller films of the 1960's. This actually is a covert operations briefcase from the Vietnam era designed to hold a Powder Springs MAC-11 .380 ACP machine gun with suppressor, with slight modification other models can be used. It is fitted internally so that such a weapon fits perfectly inside and may be carried with the bolt cocked and ready to fire. The muzzle fits into a recess in the side of the case and the trigger is actuated using a springed lever at the bottom of the case. On the left side, near the top, is what appears to be an identification card slot which any ordinary businessman would have. It actually conceals the hole where projectiles will exit when the firing lever is actuated at the bottom of the case. The operative utilizing this case would approach the intended target with the case under one arm, and then when close enough would depress the lever firing and then walk away. The briefcase would fill with smoke and expended brass cases and there would be some smoke exuding from the case, but the deed would be done and this case is far less conspicuous then getting on or off an airplane or walking down the street with a suppressed machine pistol under a coat. SIZE: CONDITION: Extremely fine and never utilized with no evidence of firing residue inside its green wool lined interior. Velcro straps intact and serviceable. Brass latches and fittings are a pleasing, aged patina. Exterior leather of case in very fine condition. Blued steel lever has some light surface corrosion. This is a wonderful bit of espionage history from the classic heyday when it captured the imagination of the public. Very scarce item to find today in unused condition. 51804-1 JWK (1,500-2,000)