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Rare US AAI SPIW Rifle 60 Round Flechette Magazine - This lot is from the Jim Geibel collection and is the last one. Item Description: Tapered cylindrical drum magazine for the XM645 flechette cartridge. Type Designator/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 4-inch major diameter and 2 ¾-inches deep. Color: Black. Manufacturer: Aircraft Armament Industries. Country of Origin: United States This is a static model for non-functional prototype. This 60 round magazine is an early design for an AAI Special Purpose Individual Weapon (SPIW) concept weapon. It is made from fiberglass filled nylon, aluminum and steel. The only marking is the number “60” on the rear of the magazine. There is a raised ridge around the forward and rear edges of the magazine. There is some tape residue on one side of the magazine and shows some rust and wear.