Lot 1397:
US Army M12 Small Arms Storage Rack for M16/M16A1 Rifles, Dated 1988
Sold for: $120
Description
A US Army M12 Small Arms Storage Rack, designed for M16/M16A1 rifles. The rack is constructed from olive drab painted steel, featuring a multi-tiered design with slots for securing individual firearms. It includes a hinged, lockable upper retention bar with an attached blue padlock. Visible stenciled instructions on the top bar read "LOOSEN SLING-ROTATE PISTOL GRIP ON TURF" and "RACK". An original manufacturer’s label is affixed, specifying "U S ARMY RACK, STORAGE, SMALL ARMS FOR M16/M16A1 RIFLE: M12", "FSN 1095-407-0674", "PART NO. 19204-8449880", "MFD BY 5M242", and "CONTRACT NO. DAAA09-88-C-0927". The contract number indicates a manufacturing period around 1988. This rack is designed to hold 10 rifles.
Height: 42.5"
Width: 36"
Depth: 10"
Weight: 40 LB
Condition report:
The rack exhibits significant wear consistent with its intended military and utilitarian use. This includes extensive paint loss, numerous scratches, scuffs, and abrasions across all surfaces. The blue padlock is present and attached. Functionality appears intact, but overall condition reflects heavy prior use.
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