THE MBA GYROJET: THE EPITOME OF SPACE AGE VISION
When now defunct MBA Corp. introduced the Gyrojet pistol, automatic carbine, and sniper rifle weapon line in 1963, the vision that most, if not all of the public had for the next 5-10 years was full scale interplanetary exploration and colonization, the beginning of interstellar expeditions, megacities on Mars and floating in the upper atmosphere of Venus, and of course, military conflicts in space. Ranging from death defying special operations action to neutralize enemy saboteurs on an orbital mining site, or full scale ship to ship combat with lasers and fighter craft launched from assault carriers, the 1960s saw the epitome of Space Age hopes and designs. Everything from cars to household appliances and architecture revolved around spacecraft and futuristic interpretation.
As of currently, it is estimated that no more than 160 fully functional and well maintained and properly stored rounds of .499 and .513 caliber Gyrojet rocket ammunition exist in the entire world. Nothing remotely similar to this kind of avante-garde armament is being produced by anybody around the world. All of the remaining stocks are in the USA and all of it in private collections. In the last 10 years alone, due to gunwriters on Youtube doing reviews and presentations of historical curios and relics, no less than 30-50 of these dwindling rocket bullets had been sent downrange for the entire online audience to watch and enjoy...
When now defunct MBA Corp. introduced the Gyrojet pistol, automatic carbine, and sniper rifle weapon line in 1963, the vision that most, if not all of the public had for the next 5-10 years was full scale interplanetary exploration and colonization, the beginning of interstellar expeditions, megacities on Mars and floating in the upper atmosphere of Venus, and of course, military conflicts in space. Ranging from death defying special operations action to neutralize enemy saboteurs on an orbital mining site, or full scale ship to ship combat with lasers and fighter craft launched from assault carriers, the 1960s saw the epitome of Space Age hopes and designs. Everything from cars to household appliances and architecture revolved around spacecraft and futuristic interpretation.
As of currently, it is estimated that no more than 160 fully functional and well maintained and properly stored rounds of .499 and .513 caliber Gyrojet rocket ammunition exist in the entire world. Nothing remotely similar to this kind of avante-garde armament is being produced by anybody around the world. All of the remaining stocks are in the USA and all of it in private collections. In the last 10 years alone, due to gunwriters on Youtube doing reviews and presentations of historical curios and relics, no less than 30-50 of these dwindling rocket bullets had been sent downrange for the entire online audience to watch and enjoy...
