VERY RARE AUSTRALIAN AUTOMATIC ARMS SAP SEMI AUTO PISTOL

Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

VERY RARE AUSTRALIAN AUTOMATIC ARMS SAP SEMI AUTO PISTOL

24-567 | Cal. 5.56 | S# SAP100861. | Bbl. 11″.

A scarcely found example of an entire industry that ceased normal operations, following wide, sweeping over-regulation in 1996 in Australia. Originally manufactured starting in 1978, as the Leader Dynamics rifle, the patent was acquired by Australian Automatic Arms in 1993, bringing 4 new configurations to the market w/ improvements to earlier design issues. Steel construction w/ black polymer furniture. The operating system is a short stroke gas piston, utilizing a tri-lug bolt w/ dual return springs & operating rids, similar in design to some modern bullpup systems. Threaded muzzle, terminated w/ 3-prong flash hider above & forward of bayonet lug. Left side front sling swivel. Protected blade front sight w/ 3 position, windage adjustable, diopter-style rear sight. Left side, non reciprocating charging handle. Left side safety selector. Top of receiver has a 6″ rail section similar to a weaver rail, without the horizontal slots. Imported by California Armory of San Bruno, CA. MAGS: 1 aluminum 30 rd. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrence McCarty. STATUS: MODERN.