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I picked up this FBI case when I purchased my Colt 1921AC Thompson several years ago. I finally took some photos and would like some information / opinions about the case. There is no manufactures label that I can find. On the two latches there is the following,EAGLE LOCK CO. MADE IN USA TERRYVILLE, CONN. I would be especially interested in knowing the manufacturer of the case and when it was manufactured.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Dan

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Looks like a Books Trunk case to me, I have a similar one myself.

Are you interested in selling it?

Darryl

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Yes it does look like a Books case. I had one with a few minor variations. Yours has two little holes under the handle where the label could have been fastened. It looks like the holes are aligned slightly differently from mine.

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Your hinges look the same as mine, but were installed over the covering instead of under the covering.
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Here's some info on the FBI getting bids on these cases and other great info of the era. Regret Sandy isn't here to comment!!

 

http://historicalgmen.squarespace.com/early-fbi-weapons-hard-cases/

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