MAC SSSW Stinger .22 LR AOW Pen-Gun, Powder Springs GA, 1970s, Extremely Rare (≈1/100), Gloss Black
This Military Armament Corporation SSSW Stinger is an NFA Item AOW pen-gun from the 1970s, chambered in .22 LR. It stands out for its extremely limited production — commonly cited at fewer than 100 made (≈1/100) — and features the Powder Springs, Georgia rollmark and Cobray serpent logo that confirm its MAC lineage. Compact, lightweight, and complete with its original Cobray-labeled clear case and accessories, this example offers notable collector appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and scuff marks are present on the surface. Most of the original finish has been retained.
What’s Included
- Two short threaded muzzle modules/barrels for MAC SSSW .22 LR (knurled, red insert faces)
- Original clear plastic Cobray-labeled case with serial-matched label
- Removable wire safety clip
Built by Military Armament Corporation in Powder Springs, Georgia, this SSSW Stinger bears the correct rollmark and the Cobray serpent logo on the tube, aligning it with authentic MAC production. The aluminum frame and receiver wear a gloss black finish, contributing to a very light overall weight of about 2.25 ounces.
It is a single-shot, striker-fired AOW pen-gun in .22 LR with a 1-round capacity. Operation is straightforward and true to the design: cocked by withdrawing the rear cap, loaded by unscrewing the short threaded barrel, and secured by a rotating front collar safety plus a removable wire safety clip. The sliding bar trigger completes the original mechanism.
Dimensions are exceptionally compact, with an approximately 1.25-inch barrel and about 3.25 inches in overall length. The barrel components are threaded and knurled, and this example includes two short threaded muzzle modules/barrels with red insert faces. It is classified as an NFA Item AOW.
Production of the MAC SSSW Stinger was very limited, commonly cited at under 100 examples. This piece retains its original clear plastic Cobray-labeled case with a serial-matched label, and the matching serial is observed on the tube and on the case label, reinforcing its completeness and provenance.