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

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).