“Ultra-rare prototype” or lunchbox gun?

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   Guys,
This gun is breathlessly advertised as a prototype. What say you?

https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/1118036942

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Pantera Mike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Callahan's Auto Mag Joined: 20 Jan 2018 Status: Offline Points: 1007	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pantera Mike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: “Ultra-rare prototype” or lunchbox gun? Posted: 28 Jul 2025 at 5:56pm
	Guys, This gun is breathlessly advertised as a prototype. What say you? https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/1118036942

BEEMER1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Callahan's Auto Mag Joined: 06 Jan 2010 Location: iowa Status: Offline Points: 1366	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEEMER1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jul 2025 at 7:01pm
	It is certainly not a prototype of any kind that Auto Mag produced. The frame does not appear to have been ever marked with a serial number in the conventional manner. It has had the crap buffed out of it sometime. It might be called rare as it is somepne's "one of a kind" garage project. JMO

RangerJim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List International Auto Mag Joined: 10 Jan 2025 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote RangerJim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jul 2025 at 7:40pm
	Bruce’s book shows there was an “XP0010”. A primer caused a blowout which damaged the frame. But it’s parts were used to create another gun. And it’s barrel was later used in yet another gun. SAP is most likely someone’s initials. I saw no reference to “EX” serial numbers. Maybe Bruce or Brian could weigh-in?

Dances with AutoMags Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Callahan's Auto Mag Joined: 13 Oct 2011 Location: Valley Glen Status: Offline Points: 613	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dances with AutoMags Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jul 2025 at 1:28am
	The rear sight platform is bent. It was probably a result of being dropped. The front of the rib has broken off of the barrel. How do they know it is an AMT gun when the markings have been polished off ? My opinion is to stay far away from this piece. It has too many problems including red-flags. Bruce ps: The XP 10 gun originally had a stippled frame that was replaced using the first lined frame....FWIW I just got a notice that Californians can now receive ammunition from out-of-State dealers who have an FFL. Finaly I can buy ammo again. CHEERS
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