Pre-Ban Intratec Tec-9 9mm 5” AB-10 Pistol 50rd magazine & Shroud Cobray
SOLD FOR: $1225
WOA#: WY230115AS066
Make: Intratec
Model: AB-10
Serial Number: A000489
Year of Manufacture: 1985-1994
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Blowback
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “INTRATEC MIAMI FLA. 9MM LUGER MOD: AB-10 PATENTS PENDING”, “A000489”, “WARNING READ MANUAL BEFORE USE” and the Intratec logo at the top of the grip. The right side of the grip also has the logo at the top.
Barrel Length: 5” proprietary threaded. 11.5” with barrel shroud
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade made of a post bent backwards and touching the receiver. The rear sight is a fixed open U notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece polymer lower with checkered grip is in Fine condition. The left side of the barrel shroud integrated to the receiver has a sling ring as well as on the left rear of the receiver. The charging handle is located on the left side of the bolt and pushes in for safe. The mag release lever is located at the bottom rear of the magwell. The checkering is crisp and there are no signs of handling wear on the polymer surface.
Type of Finish: Matte Gray
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some spots of corrosion on the receiver. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: 1x 50rd round magazine
Our Assessment: The Tec-9 was developed by a guy named George Kellgren, who founded Intratec back in the late 80s. It was supposed to be a lightweight, affordable pistol for civilians and law enforcement, but it quickly gained attention for its high-capacity mags and that distinctive submachine gun look.
Now, the Tec-9 had its fair share of controversies. It was notorious for its quality control issues, and it got linked to crime due to its use in some high-profile mass shootings in the 90s. That led to legal challenges, with attempts to ban it as an “assault weapon” in the U.S. The 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban actually included the Tec-9 in its banned firearms list, but that ban expired in 2004, and the Tec-9 remained legal for civilian ownership.
But wait, it doesn’t end there! Intratec faced financial troubles, changed ownership a bunch of times, and eventually went bankrupt in 2001. The rights to the Tec-9 were then acquired by Cobray, which later became Leinad Inc. They produced some modified versions of the Tec-9 under different names, but they faced their own legal challenges and eventually went out of business.
That’s the lowdown on the Tec-9, guys. Love it or hate it, it’s definitely had a controversial history in the firearms world. But that controversial and preban status has made it a highly collectable item. Please see our photos, specs below, and good luck on your bid!