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Precise Martin Marietta US Army Sprint Anti-Missile Missile Injection Molded old Very rare promotional model of the 'Safeguard' ABM Missile Sprint. The Sprint and Spartan pair made up the missiles of this Anti-Ballistic Missile system with Sprint designed for short range interceptions. The system was made operational on October 1 1975 and Congress voted to shut it down less than 24 hours later on October 2 1975. Condition is excellent. Missile measures 14.75 inches high and is made of plastic. The missile body is mint with no broken parts - no scratches - no wear. The decals are very good. There is some black missing on the roll patter at the top (see photo) and the same amount missing on the back base roll pattern. The red 'US ARMY' is mint on the back but part of the 'R' is missing on the front. The base is exc and has a metal plate that reads 'US Army Sprint Antimissile Missile - MArtin Marietta'. There are no touch ups/repair and no cracks. Insurance required on shipping. $1,600.00 |