Very Rare RPB Industries M10 SAP Open Bolt 9mm Blowback Pistol 5.75” Mac10

SOLD FOR: $3275

WOA#: WY230118EC005

Make: Cobray

Model: M10

Serial Number: SAP91589A

Year of Manufacture:  PREBAN, 1979-1982

Caliber: 9mm

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Blowback, Open Bolt (Bolt Closes on Trigger Pull)

Markings:  The right side is marked, “S M10. CAL 9MM PAR RPB INDUSTRIES, INC ATLANTA, GA. U.S.A. SAFE FIRE SAP 91589A”.

Barrel Length: 5.75” proprietary threaded blued barrel

Sights / Optics: Iron sights. The front sight is a fixed post made of a bent metal wire. The rear sight is a fixed pinhole sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: Stock is integrated parkerized steel same as the receiver and has a polymer grip attached to the back of the magwell.  Comes with barrel shroud extension.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: 2x 32 round stick magazines and 1x 36rd stick magazine in Fine condition. Two magazines are Cobray.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The markings are crisp. There is slight wear to the overall, please see photos for a better understanding of the condition.  There are light scratches spread throughout.  The front sight right protective ear is slightly bent to the left.  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: This M10 comes with its Original Carry Bag which is made with a slot to accept Kevlar body armor.  The bag was made to be converted into a pice of body armor that can be strapped to the chest or hung around the body.  Total of 3 magazines, cobay speed loader

Our Assessment: The RPB SAP M10 Open Bolt Pistol was a semi-automatic version of the MAC10 submachine gun, which was designed by Gordon Ingram in 1964. The M10 was produced by Military Armaments Corporation and was available in 9mm and .45 ACP, and a smaller version called the M11 in .380 ACP. The M10 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 M10 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 became a popular weapon among criminals, particularly in the drug wars of South Florida in the early 1980s.

During this period, criminals would buy the semi-automatic version of the M10 SAP and then modify it to fire in full-auto, making it a highly sought-after weapon for criminal gangs. Law enforcement officials seized around 200 M10 SAPs during criminal investigations, and the use of automatic weapons was relatively rare among American criminals. The M10 SAP was one of the most popular illegal machine guns of the era.

There were a few others, but this one made up the lion’s share of the open-bolt semi-auto pool. 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!  This pistol is HIGHLY collectable due to its preban nature as well as the rare original carry bag.  Don’t miss out on this very unique opportunity!  Good Luck!!!