UK Gangster Gun: The rare British MAC-10 with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson.

Published on April 17, 2024
Duration: 17:49

This video delves into the rare British MAC-10 variants, distinct from their iconic American counterparts. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, details their history, including service with UK Special Forces and illicit criminal modifications. The discussion highlights unique British commercial variants and their connection to criminal operations like Operation Abonar and Octane.

Quick Summary

Rare British MAC-10 variants, produced commercially in the 1980s by companies like Section Five Firearms Ltd., featured unique modifications and saw illicit use in UK criminal operations like Operation Abonar and Octane.

Chapters

  1. 00:00MAC-10 Firing Demonstration
  2. 00:28Introduction to the Ingram Model 10 (9x19mm)
  3. 01:06UK Special Forces (UKSF/SBS) Service
  4. 04:05Rare British Commercial Variants
  5. 09:51Australian Leader Rifle Stock Hybrid
  6. 11:51Criminal Use: Operation Abonar
  7. 13:58Criminal Conversions: Operation Octane

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the British MAC-10 variants discussed?

The British MAC-10 variants are significant due to their rare commercial production in the UK during the 1980s, unique modifications like the Australian Leader rifle stock, and their involvement in criminal activities like Operation Abonar and Octane.

Did the MAC-10 see service with UK military forces?

Yes, American-made Ingram Model 10s, marked with British military proof marks, were used by UK Special Forces (UKSF) and the Special Boat Service (SBS) starting in 1973.

How were MAC-10s used criminally in the UK?

Criminals illicitly reactivated deactivated MAC-10s (Operation Abonar) and converted blank-firing versions into live firearms, often with crude barrels (Operation Octane), for use in gangland shootings.

Who is Jonathan Ferguson and what is his expertise?

Jonathan Ferguson is the Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries. He possesses deep knowledge of historical firearms, manufacturing contracts, and specific criminal modification patterns, establishing him as a subject matter expert.

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