Pre Ban RPB Industries S M11-A1 SAP Open Bolt .380 MAC 11 MAC 10 COBRAY
SOLD FOR: $2701.01
WOA#: WY230525AS003
Make: Cobray
Model: M10
Serial Number: SAP 3802566
Year of Manufacture: 1980-1982
Caliber: .380
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Blowback, Open Bolt (Bolt Closes on Trigger Pull)
Markings: The right side is marked, “SM11-A1. CAL 380 / RPB INDUSTRIES, INC. / ATLANTA, GA. U.S.A.”, “SAFE FIRE”, “S A P 3802566” along with a Cobray Logo in the top left corner.
Barrel Length: 5” threaded blued barrel. 10.5” with its faux suppressor.
Sights / Optics: Iron sights. The front sight is a fixed post made of a bent metal wire (painted orange). The rear sight is a fixed pinhole aperture sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Stock is a steel frame same as the receiver and has a polymer grip attached to the back of the magwell. The bottom of the backstrap has a mag release lever. There is a finger safety under the right side of the receiver in front of the trigger and the charging handle also turns counter clockwise to lock the bolt as well. The polymer grip piece is in Excellent condition as it shows little to no handling wear. There are no chips or cracks.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Two Original 30rd .380 ACP Steel Magazines in Very Good condition. There is some operation wear but the leading edges are sharp and the springs are strong.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but the grooves are a little dark.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The markings are crisp. There is slight wear overall, please see photos for a better understanding of the condition. There are light scratches spread throughout. The barrel has some finish loss around and in the threads. Overall, this open bolt pre ban pistol rates in about Very Good 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: This pistol comes with a total of two magazines, an original faux suppressor, and a Cobray Patch all stored in an Apache FDE Hard Case with foam cutouts.
Our Assessment: The RPB SAP M11 Open Bolt Pistol was a semi-automatic version of the M11 submachine gun, which was designed by Gordon Ingram in 1964. The M11 was produced by Military Armaments Corporation and was available in .380 ACP, its big brother, the MAC 10 being chambered in both 9mm and 45 ACP. The MAC 11 was notable for its low cost of production, high rate of fire, and small size. RPB Industries later bought up the assets of Military Armament Corporation and resumed production under the RPB banner.
The RPB SAP M11-A1 Open Bolt Pistol was submitted to the BATF for approval in 1978, and was approved as a semi-automatic handgun. Despite its low price and aggressive marketing, the gun did not gain wide acceptance among legitimate buyers. However, it and most notably the M10 became a popular weapon among criminals, particularly in the drug wars of South Florida in the early 1980s.
Despite a valiant struggle and a court case lost, the 1982 reclassification shut off much of RPB’s sales, and the company folded. Claim this Rare Gem of firearms history today that has been grandfathered in. Because it is a pre 1982 production it is fully legal to sell. Anything after 1982 is illegal so we are lucky here and this is a rare opportunity that shouldn’t be missed by any means! Good Luck!!!