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Rare WWII 1944-46 Telegraph Apparatus Co. McElroy CP-810 Deluxe Chrome Bug Key

$ 105.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Ham Radio Transceiver
  • Condition: Very nice condition, untested, but seams to function very well.
  • Brand: McElroy Telegraph Apparatus Co.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • MPN: cp-810
  • Compatible Brand: Universal

    Description

    Rare WWII 1944-46 Telegraph Apparatus Co. McElroy CP-810 Deluxe Chrome Bug Key
    "The Hole in the Wall Bug"
    Manufactured in Chicago, ILL. USA
    Very Nice Condition, Untested, but appears complete and seams to function well
    both paddles are in very good, uncracked condition,
    Some light wear, but does not appear to be any rust
    Very HEAVY, weights 4 1/2 pounds !! Well Built
    Please look at the pictures and judge for yourself
    Came from the estate of a WWII Signal Corps Engineer
    From my research:
    This key was manufactured by one of Ted McElroy's companies. It is a chrome plated key with chrome plated, square cornered rectangular base. There is a unique round hole in the frame for the lever. TAC was a WWII Chicago partnership that included Ted McElroy and a couple of his friends. The company made two models of bugs, which were advertised from 1944 through 1946. One was the "hole in the wall" type that came as the model 510 (standard, painted base) and the model 810 (deluxe, with chrome base).
    Shipping will be USPS Med Flat Rate Shipping, with Insurance and Tracking
    Any questions please ask 1st.
    810 (deluxe, with chrome base).