Samsonite SS UZI cases for ...
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Dan0341
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I was just reading about Operational Briefcases and Secret Service style Uzi briefcases in Small Arms Review (July, 1999). Here's a portion of the article:
"There are other legal carrying devices for Title One weapons that are designed to both hide the weaon and to allow very quick access to it. These are legal because the weapon can not be fired from within . It must be removed first... Two good examples of these devices are the "executive planner" holsters and "Secret Service style" Uzi briefcases.
An Operational Briefcase also allows its user to fire the weapon while it is still hidden... The owner of a registered machinegun may legally possess an Operational Briefcase for it. Not even a notification to the BATF is required before buying one. The machinegun's BATF registration makes both items legal.
A non-machinegun owner may legally own an Operational Briefcase too, as long as he does not own a Title One firearm (handgun, rifle, or shotgun) to fit it. The BATF has ruled that the simultanious possession of both items, even though the Title One firearm is never placed into the Operational Briefcase, constitutes the possession of an untaxed, unregistered Any Other Weapon (AOW)."
"There are other legal carrying devices for Title One weapons that are designed to both hide the weaon and to allow very quick access to it. These are legal because the weapon can not be fired from within . It must be removed first... Two good examples of these devices are the "executive planner" holsters and "Secret Service style" Uzi briefcases.
An Operational Briefcase also allows its user to fire the weapon while it is still hidden... The owner of a registered machinegun may legally possess an Operational Briefcase for it. Not even a notification to the BATF is required before buying one. The machinegun's BATF registration makes both items legal.
A non-machinegun owner may legally own an Operational Briefcase too, as long as he does not own a Title One firearm (handgun, rifle, or shotgun) to fit it. The BATF has ruled that the simultanious possession of both items, even though the Title One firearm is never placed into the Operational Briefcase, constitutes the possession of an untaxed, unregistered Any Other Weapon (AOW)."
Hi Stymie,
I just bought a SS case for my incoming Vector mini-UZI. The gentleman also had an SS case for a full size UZI. The full size case was brand new and sold quickly for $350. I can ask the seller if he expects to get any other if you'd like.
rssc
I just bought a SS case for my incoming Vector mini-UZI. The gentleman also had an SS case for a full size UZI. The full size case was brand new and sold quickly for $350. I can ask the seller if he expects to get any other if you'd like.
rssc
salvo
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If you do see an ss case up close and personal please post pic's and how it was constructed. I have a Samsonite briefcase that is used for the ss cases, I just need to construct the interior. I have a pretty good idea of what it takes, but it would be helpful with some first hand knowledge.
Thanks
Thanks
stymie
FFL/C&R, UZI Talk Life Member,
Samsonite cases...
rssc...
hell, yes... if a case turns up again... I'd definitely be interested. Thanks!
Dan0341...
You'll never guess who started that thread at subguns.com (shhh! ..don't tell!) lol
osprey21...
If he gets tired of that full-size case, I'd be glad to up the ante... let me know ..ok?
salvo...
The standard full-size SS case holds the smg at a downward, diagonal position, facing the front & requires the *shorty* barrel. The folding stock is 1/2 way deployed as it is locked in the middle spring joint... so all you have to do is pull up on it to go to fully extended. A bracket rides the back of the receiver... a post supports the trigger guard... & the bbl is held against a magnet. There are brackets to hold two 32rd mags on an L clip & another magnet to hold one more 32 rounder.
The Mini-case lays horizontal w/the stock folded in a hard foam cut-out liner (no magnets). It will hold the Mini w/ an L clip holding two 32rd mags... in the gun... unlike the Full-size! It has 3 more cut-outs for additional mags. The smg can be grasped, twisted out of the case & immediately fired.
Both cases have a V decal initial block on top indicating: FRONT TOWARD ENEMY (>).
I had the Samsonite SS case for my Mini several years ago & it is a far superior design than the Full-size.
mac...
I'll bet that most gov/org intel types when seeing the V on the top of the case would definitely go: "uh, huh!"
rssc...
hell, yes... if a case turns up again... I'd definitely be interested. Thanks!
Dan0341...
You'll never guess who started that thread at subguns.com (shhh! ..don't tell!) lol
osprey21...
If he gets tired of that full-size case, I'd be glad to up the ante... let me know ..ok?
salvo...
The standard full-size SS case holds the smg at a downward, diagonal position, facing the front & requires the *shorty* barrel. The folding stock is 1/2 way deployed as it is locked in the middle spring joint... so all you have to do is pull up on it to go to fully extended. A bracket rides the back of the receiver... a post supports the trigger guard... & the bbl is held against a magnet. There are brackets to hold two 32rd mags on an L clip & another magnet to hold one more 32 rounder.
The Mini-case lays horizontal w/the stock folded in a hard foam cut-out liner (no magnets). It will hold the Mini w/ an L clip holding two 32rd mags... in the gun... unlike the Full-size! It has 3 more cut-outs for additional mags. The smg can be grasped, twisted out of the case & immediately fired.
Both cases have a V decal initial block on top indicating: FRONT TOWARD ENEMY (>).
I had the Samsonite SS case for my Mini several years ago & it is a far superior design than the Full-size.
mac...
I'll bet that most gov/org intel types when seeing the V on the top of the case would definitely go: "uh, huh!"
dallasboy 75287
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I'm glad you guys like it!
In making it, materials ran about $125-150. Finding magnets was a bear. I used magnets from Loews from their metallic picker-uppers at $10 a pop and I had to cut them out. I didn't think of speaker magnets. I also had to buy a hole cutter for $15-20. Also quite a few screws and lots of Plumbers Goop!
Oh, and also alot of time as I was making it up as I went along.
2nd one would be easier.
The items I would change would be to use less bulky wood mounts for some extra room for mags. But the wood on the originals appear to be rough cut 2x4 material as well.
I would also allow room for mounting a vertical forward grip. I had to 'retro fix' the finished case, so the grip would fit.
any questions, email me
JAFO
In making it, materials ran about $125-150. Finding magnets was a bear. I used magnets from Loews from their metallic picker-uppers at $10 a pop and I had to cut them out. I didn't think of speaker magnets. I also had to buy a hole cutter for $15-20. Also quite a few screws and lots of Plumbers Goop!
Oh, and also alot of time as I was making it up as I went along.
2nd one would be easier.
The items I would change would be to use less bulky wood mounts for some extra room for mags. But the wood on the originals appear to be rough cut 2x4 material as well.
I would also allow room for mounting a vertical forward grip. I had to 'retro fix' the finished case, so the grip would fit.
any questions, email me
JAFO
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stymie
FFL/C&R, UZI Talk Life Member,
NICE Samsonite MINI case!!!
rssc...
Did you get the keys with it? They always seem to lose those & when you go to get some made... lol (the looks you get
:eek! )
Bottom Photo: < FRONT TOWARD ENEMY decal ...V for Victor
rssc...
Did you get the keys with it? They always seem to lose those & when you go to get some made... lol (the looks you get
:eek! )
Bottom Photo: < FRONT TOWARD ENEMY decal ...V for Victor
Hi Stymie,
Nope no keys.... I've got to get some made. I guess a locksmith would be able to do it? Ha, the look on his face would be priceless. I doubt Samsonite would have any spare keys.
The first thing I noticed upon seeing the case was the V. Pretty Neat!
rssc
Nope no keys.... I've got to get some made. I guess a locksmith would be able to do it? Ha, the look on his face would be priceless. I doubt Samsonite would have any spare keys.
The first thing I noticed upon seeing the case was the V. Pretty Neat!
rssc
stymie
FFL/C&R, UZI Talk Life Member,
I knew it...!
rssc...
They always lose the keys!
I went to a Samsonite dealer... & they match a set for you.
I'm sure that you'll brighten their day... a bit!
(...still hunting down the Samsonite for my Full-Size smg)
rssc...
They always lose the keys!
I went to a Samsonite dealer... & they match a set for you.
I'm sure that you'll brighten their day... a bit!
(...still hunting down the Samsonite for my Full-Size smg)
Stymie,
So I need to go to a Samsonite dealer. I'm trying to find a Samsonite dealer near me. I'm sure he'll do a double take when he see's the foam cutout.
I've asked several people to let me know if they run into any MAC/UZI briefcases or OP briefcases.
If I run into a full size model for the UZI I'll let you know.
The guy whom sold me this case didn't sound like he expected to get any additional cases anytime soon. If he does he'll let me know. I guess these SS briefcases are kinda scarce.
rssc
So I need to go to a Samsonite dealer. I'm trying to find a Samsonite dealer near me. I'm sure he'll do a double take when he see's the foam cutout.
I've asked several people to let me know if they run into any MAC/UZI briefcases or OP briefcases.
If I run into a full size model for the UZI I'll let you know.
The guy whom sold me this case didn't sound like he expected to get any additional cases anytime soon. If he does he'll let me know. I guess these SS briefcases are kinda scarce.
rssc
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