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Premier Firearms Auction #61

May 02, 2014

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Premier Firearms Auction #61

May 02, 2014

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Lahti L-39 20mm Semi-Automatic Anti-Tank Gun, BATFE Registered Destructive Device, with Ammunition and Seven Extra Magazines

Lot 1570

Lahti 20mm Anti Tank Gun Class III

Introduced in 1939 and rushed into service for the Winter War, the Lahti L-39 fires a 20mm anti-tank round from a top-loaded magazine, and was capable of successfully engaging the Soviet armor of the era. While progress in armor technology left the L-39, and by extension the rest of the anti-tank rifles developed between the wars, out of a job, the Finnish army got pretty creative with the weapon; in addition to the standard anti-material function most AT rifles switched over to, L-39s were also pressed into service as fully automatic anti-aircraft guns, served as vehicle armament, and were popular for counter-sniper work. Additionally, L-39 gunners were still able to harass heavier Soviet tanks by nailing vulnerable external targets, damaging treads and turret tracks, or whacking open hatches with incendiary rounds, causing burning phosphorous to splash onto any nearby crewmen. Measuring taller than a man and weighing in at close to 110 pounds, the L-39 is fitted with a ported muzzle brake, a long vented hardwood barrel shroud, left-offset blade and tangent sights, a dual-mode bipod with brass covered skids and swing-out spiked legs, crank-action cocking handle, smooth hardwood grips with an oversized steel handguard, wooden cheekpiece, canvas pad on the underside of the stock and a rubber recoil pad. Included with the lot are a set of 4 magazine cases holding a total of 8 magazines, and a modern ammunition case with 12 rounds of 20mm ammunition.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 20 mm (Cannon)

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Lot 1571

Fully Transferrable Japanese Type 99 Light Machine Gun

Manufactured by the Nagoya Arsenal and bearing the Showa date of 18.9 (September 1943), this is a fine example of the Japanese Type 99 Machine Gun. Introduced as the Imperial Japanese Army was transitioning to the 7.7mm Arisaka as their chief infantry cartridge, the 99 was introduced to replace the 6.5mm Type 96, with a few additional alterations made to improve reliability. Fitted with a fluted barrel with on-board carry handle, hand-adjustable gas tube with bipod and bayonet lug, and left-offset sights with a windage and elevation adjustable rear peep. The magazine is top-loading, with a spring loaded ejection port cover, non-reciprocating bolt handle, and 2-position safety. Fitted with a ribbed pistol grip and a smooth hardwood buttstock with a steel buttplate and folding monopod. This weapon is registered with the BATFE as a NFA/Class III weapon.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.7 mm Japanese

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Spectacular Highly Desirable Fully Automatic Class III/NFA World War II Nazi MG-42 Medium Machine Gun with Anti-Aircraft Mount, Original Optical Sight, Field Tools, Drum Magazine and Original Field Manual

Lot 1573

German MG42 Machine gun 8x57

This is a very fine example of an original WWII German MG42 light machine gun. Due to their astonishingly high cyclic rate of fire, (of over 1200 rounds per minute) many Gis, termed them, “Hitler’s Buzz Saw” and were probably the most feared German weapon on the battlefield during WWII. The MG42 was actually an improvement over the early MG34 (which used all fully machined and hand fitted parts and assemblies) in that the MG42 used the new manufacturing techniques as the MP43/44 assault rifles such as stamped steel parts that were welded or riveted together that was combined with limited machined parts. They were mass produced and highly effective that allowed the German factories to manufacture well over 400,000 before the end of the war. They were easily transported by every German soldier and they were the corner stone of every German Infantry company. They proved to be so effective during WWII that after the war the U.S. Army tested the design and later copied much of it during the development of the M-60 machine gun in the early 1960s. This weapon had several innovative features, beyond the manufacturing techniques, such as a new delayed roller-block locking system and the quick change barrel. This last feature was so important as it allowed the machine gunner to rapidly change out a hot barrel during battle without any tools. This extended and preserved the barrel life and also prevented cook-offs. These features were years ahead of anything that the allies had. These unique weapons were made by four primary companies, Mauser, Maget of Berlin, Gustloff-Werkes, and Steyr, with this example being made by “Maget”. The left side of the receiver is marked "NC/MG 42/6264g/cra” the war time code for the Maget factory. The complete receiver was made from three different sections; a stamped steel back section; a perforated barrel jacket with both welded/mated to the machined center section, top cover support, with riveted bolt rails inside the receiver. It has a stamped top cover with stamped internal components and parts. The complete bolt and barrel were made from traditional machined parts, with the buttstock was made from walnut and the pistol grip plates made from bakelite. The machined top cover center support has an unreadable war time code with a Waffenamt proof on top. The stamped top cover does not carry a wartime code and is only stamped with a "Eagle/WaA14". The machine gun has the correct WWII barrel that is marked on the extension and side of the barrel with “cra/5” indicating manufacture by the Maget Werks and is numbered “59940”. Most of the various parts carry some kind of a German WWII Waffenamt proof. It has the original folding front sight and tangent rear marked 2-20, (200-2,000 meters). It has an earlier unmarked wooden buttstock. This wonderful MG is complete with an original Optical Sight and metal storage/carrying case for the MG 42. The sight is marked on the side of the body; “cme/281138”; one MG34 drum/basket magazine, an original WWII, folding tripod mount, that is marked on the side “cq/1/42” (wartime code for the Warz. U. Co., in Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia), which includes an anti-aircraft sight and adapter/extension rod, a field kit that includes an oiler, barrel/MG wrenches, ruptured shell extractor etc. all contained in dark leather pouch and an original WWII German field manual for the MG42. The manual is marked “Ausbildungsvorschrift/fur das/MG.42/15.9.44”.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 8x57

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Outstanding Highly Desirable Fully Automatic Class III/NFA World War II Nazi Early Production MP43/1 Assault Rifle

Lot 1574

Haenel C G MP43/1 Machine gun 7.92 x 33mm Kurz

This is an excellent example of an original WWII German MP43/1 assault rifle. This rifle is actually an early or transition model from the MKb 42 assault rifle to the standard MP43 configuration. This example is easily identified by the longer exposed front section of the barrel that has a “1 inch” long threaded muzzle and muzzle nut that was designed for use with a screw on grenade launchers and blank firing devices. This feature was later dropped in all subsequent production models as they were fitted with a shorter “½ inch” threaded muzzle for use with a “clamp on” type device. These assault rifles are considered to be the true “first” production, assault rifle ever manufactured with approximately 300,000 manufactured before the war ended. One of the most unique/important features of these rifles is that they used a shortened 8mm cartridge, (7.92 X 33mm Kurz) which ushered in a whole new generation of intermediate length, assault rifle cartridges in the postwar years. This family of assault rifles was intended to replace both the MP40 SMGs and the 98k rifles, based on the theory that a Nazi soldier could carry more ammo with a longer effective range capability (200-600) than the 9mm as used in the MP40s; but with a higher sustained volume of firepower than the 98K rifle. The weapons are a marvel of wartime expedient manufacturing techniques using various types of parts produced from fully machined and manufactured parts (the barrel) to various sheet-metal stampings, pinned or welded to together, to rough forged castings with minimal machining. The only non-metal parts were the simple slab-sided wooden butt stock and the bakelite pistol grip panels. The left side of the magazine well is stamped: “3570 c/43” with the upper part of the receiver stamped “MP43/1". The front underside of the receiver is stamped "cos" indicating manufacture at the Merzwerke, Gebr, werks in Merz Frankfurt; who also supplied various other stamped parts from 1942 to 1945. That is followed by a small "fxo/Eagle/ WaA44” Waffenamt, the wartime manufacturers code for the C.G. Haenel factory in Suhl and the inspector stamp for the receiver, followed by a single "Eagle/WaA37" Waffenamt, acceptance proof by the Haenel factory. The left side of the trigger housing is stamped with a single “awt/WaA21” acceptance proof for the Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik A.G., who made the stamping for the trigger housing, along with the matching serial number “3570 c” on the tail of the housing. Additionally the exposed section of the barrel has several “Eagle/37” Waffenamt and Eagle firing proof. It has an all blued finish with the bolt and bolt carrier assembly still in the white with an original early walnut butt stock. This very desirable MP43 is complete with one original, all blued, early “MP 43” marked 30 round magazine, with the right side marked “bte/Eagle/WaA 686” Waffenamt proof.

Documentation

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.92 x 33mm Kurz

Price Realized:

Rare Exceptional Highly Desirable Fully Automatic Class III/NFA World War II Nazi Early Transition MP43 Assault Rifle

Lot 1575

Haenel C G MP 43/44 Machine gun 7.92 x 33mm Kurz

This is another example of “one of the three” rare and desirable WWII German Sturmgewehr assault rifles we have to offer for sale in this auction. This example is a relatively rare model in that it has the standard "MP 43” markings. As previously noted these were the first true production assault rifle ever manufactured in the world, which used the new intermediate length, “7.92 X 33mm Kurz”, rifle cartridge that spawned the development of several new assault rifles in the postwar years. This series of assault rifles were eventually intended to replace both the MP40 SMGs and the K98 rifles based on the theory that the German soldiers could utilize a fully automatic rifle, which fired a more effective cartridge than the 9mm (as used in the MP40s) with a greater range capability (200-600) but with less weight than the standard 7.92 (8mm) cartridge as used in and with the 98K. These rifles are marvel of wartime expedient manufacturing as they used “state of the art” manufacture techniques in 1942/43 that are considered common place today. They used a combination of sheet-metal stampings, pinned or welded together, with rough forged castings with minimal machining of the parts or components, with the traditional, fully machined and rifled barrels. The only non-metal parts were the simple slab-sided wooden buttstock and the bakelite pistol grip panels. The left side of the receiver is marked “4627d/44 with the upper receiver stamped "MP43", which indicates production in early 1944. The front underside of the receiver is stamped: "cos" indicating manufacture at the Merzwerke, Gebr, werks in Merz Frankfurt; who also supplied various other stamped parts from 1942 to 1945. That is followed by a small "fxo/Eagle/ WaA44” Waffenamt, the wartime manufacturers code for the C.G. Haenel factory in Suhl and the inspector stamp for the receiver, followed by a single "Eagle/WaA37" Waffenamt, acceptance proof by the Haenel factory. The left side of the trigger housing is stamped “awt" with a single "FwaA21” acceptance proof for the Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik A.G., who made the stamping for the trigger housing, along with the matching serial number “4627d” on the tail of the housing. Additionally the exposed section of the barrel has several “Eagle/37” Waffenamt and Eagle firing proofs. It has an all blue finish with the bolt and bolt carrier assembly still in the white with the European walnut butt stock and bakelite grips. It is complete with one original, “fxo/Eagle 37” marked MP43 magazine.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.92 x 33mm Kurz

Lot 1576

Haenel C G MP 44 Machine gun 7.92 x 33mm Kurz

This is another example of these rare WWII German assault rifles that we are offering at auction. This is really the standard “MP44” that was used throughout WWII by all German forces. The left side of the receiver is marked “2844q/44 with the upper receiver stamped "MP44" indicating production in 1944. The underside of the receiver in front of the magazine well is stamped "cos" indicating manufacture at the Merzwerke, Gebr werks, in Merz Frankfurt. The left side of the trigger housing is stamped with only a single “WaA21” acceptance proof for the Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik A.G., who made the stamping for the trigger housing. The rear of the trigger housing has the matching serial number “2844q”. The front exposed section of the barrel has several “Eagle/37” Waffenamt and Eagle firing proof. It has an all blued finish with the bolt and bolt carrier assembly still in the white with the European walnut butt stock and bakelite grips. It is complete with one original, “kur/WaA815” marked MP44 magazine. As noted these rifles were the first true production assault rifle ever manufactured in the world. They fired an intermediate length cartridge; 7.92 X 33mm Kurz, as it provided the German soldier with a greater (200-600 meters) effective range than the standard 9mm Luger cartridge in the MP40s and he could carry more ammo than the standard 7.92 Mauser (8mm) cartridge. The MP-44s are a marvel of wartime expedient manufacturing techniques using a combination of stamped sheet metal parts, welded and pinned together with rough forged and minimal machined parts or components.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 7.92 x 33mm Kurz

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Rare Class III "Sales Sample" Fully Functional World War II "bnz" Code Steyr Manufacture German MP 40 Submachine Gun

Lot 1577

German MP-40 Machine gun 9 mm Luger

This is an excellent example of a WWII German MP40 submachine gun manufactured by the Steyr factory in 1942. These submachine guns were the most widely manufactured and issued German weapon during WWII with over one million manufactured. The top of the rear receiver is marked "MP 40./bnz 42/113/b". It is fitted with the correct red/brown bakelite lower receiver cover and grip panels. The various visible parts have matching serial numbers "113b" except the firing pin assembly and the late production aluminum resting bar under the barrel. The original matching parts are correctly stamped with the "Eagle/623" Waffenamt proof, indicating Steyr manufacture. The submachine gun is complete with one early rare WWII magazine marked "MP.38u 40" on the lower left side. Small import mark under the receiver.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 9 mm Luger

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Soviet PTRS Semi-Automatic Anti-Tank Rifle, BATFE Registered Destructive Device

Lot 1578

Russian PTRS Destructive Device 14 mm

designed by Sergei Simonov in 1938, the PTRS (Simonov Anti-Tank Rifle) uses the same 14.5mm round as the PTRD bolt-action anti-tank gun, but with a magazine fed semi-automatic action. While the PTRS fell to the wayside, both due to the ease of manufacture of the PTRD and the growing thickness of Nazi tank armor, it found a second life in the form of the SKS semi-automatic rifle, which took the PTRS action and scaled it down to the 7.62mm cartridge. Fitted with a disc-shaped muzzle brake, hooded pin front and tangent rear sight, swiveling bipod and carrying handle. The receiver is fitted with a bottom-opening integral magazine, a smooth pistol grip, and a club foot buttstock with multi-layered recoil pad.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 14 mm

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Exceptional Finnish Pre-World War II L-39 20mm Cannon with Spare Magazines, Ammunition, Mount/Sled, and Field Armorers/Cleaning Kit

Lot 1579

Valmet Inc L39 Cannon Destructive Device 20 mm (Cannon)

This is another exceptional example of these massive 20mm cannons we have for sale in this auction. This example was manufactured by the Valmet factory in Finland circa 1939/40 timeframe. These cannons were very similar in application to the Swiss Solothurn and German Rheinmetall 20mm cannons also made during this same timeframe. Initially they were an anti-tank weapon, however the numerous advancements of tank armor eventually rendered them somewhat ineffective against tanks however they were used very effectively against artillery, personnel carriers and half-tracks, pill boxes, snipers, and general gun emplacements. The effective range of these cannons was probably 1,500-2,000 meters, so it’s a big boy's toy. These weapons were beautifully machined and manufactured with all forged parts, that were 100% machined and fitted to exacting tolerances. They have an all blue metal finish with the complete bolt assembly left in the white. The side of the receiver is marked: "20 Pst Kiv/39" over the hexagonal shaped "VKT" markings of the Valmet factory followed by the boxed "SA" Finnish Army proof. The top of the barrel is stamped with the same hexagonal "VKT" markings over 3076, which is not uncommon as the Finnish Government reworked all of these cannons after WWII and reinstalled serviceable barrels on serviceable guns. These are easy to distinguish as they had a full length wooden heat shield that covered the barrel and were fitted with a 5-port muzzle break. This wonderful cannon is complete with 8 original L-39 magazines stored in four steel magazine carriers, an original front mount/sled with the original matching numbered cleaning/armorers kit that is complete with the cleaning rods, brushes, ruptured shell extractor, a small box full of small replacement parts, spare firing pins, etc. and 56 rounds of (live) blue tip 20mm ammunition. The headstamp on the ammunition is "20/40 T/41".

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 20 mm (Cannon)

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1943 Dated Soviet PTRD Bolt Action Anti-Tank Rifle, BATFE Registered Destructive Device

Lot 1580

PTRD 41 for sale Russian Anti Tank Rifle Sold For Price $4,025

Built using design cues taken from WZ35 Rifles captured during the invasion of Poland, the PTRD (Degtyaryov Anti-Tank Rifle) was capable of penetrating 40mm thick armor, making it useful for side and rear attacks on early Nazi armor, but even then only at close range. Replaced in Soviet arsenals by the RPG-series of shoulder-fired anti-armor weapons, PTRDs were exported to China and North Korea, seeing use during the Korean War, chiefly as an anti-material weapon. Fitted with a set of left-offset blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with a polygonal muzzle brake, swiveling bipod and carry handle on the barrel, "1943" dated receiver ring, and a spring loaded steel buttstock with a wooden pistol grip, leather covered cheek rest and a canvas covered buttpad.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 14 mm

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Scarce Registered Birmingham Small Arms Boys Mark I Bolt Action Anti-Tank Rifle (Destructive Device) with Finnish Army Acceptance Marks and Ammunition

Lot 1581

BSA Guns Ltd BOYS Anti-Tank Rifle Destructive Device 55

Developed by BSA and Captain H.C. Boys under the name "Stanchion" and renamed on acceptance in 1937, the Boys Rifle fired a proprietary 55 caliber armor piercing round. While it's original purpose, tank hunting, became unviable with advancements in armor, the Boys took up what is today called the "anti-material" role, smashing up lighter vehicles, insufficiently armored emplacements, and other valuable targets. Many were converted to 50 BMG after World War II, with few left in the original 55 Boys and fewer still brought back to the States. This particular example bears a "SA" cartouche on the left side of the frame, the acceptance proof of the Army of Finland. Though technically aligned with Nazi Germany and the Axis, Finland received material support from some Allied nations during the Winter War with the Soviet Union, including a number of Boys to supplement their native Lahti rifle. How exactly it came to America is unknown, but might make a good story in and of itself. The rifle is fitted with the early "circular" muzzle brake, with left-offset blade front and elevation adjustable peep sights and a top loading Bren-style magazine. The barreled receiver is installed in a steel frame with integral shock absorber, folding "T" shaped monopod, hardwood cheek rest and rear pistol grip, and a canvas covered shoulder pad. Included with the rifle is one magazine and an ammunition tin holding approximately 123 rounds of ammunition, primarily Kynoch headstamped.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 55

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Excellent Registered Transferrable Ithaca Type B Auto & Burglar Gun with Original Holster

Lot 1582

Ithaca Gun Co Auto & Burglar Short barreled shotgun 20

Manufactured between 1925 and 1934, the Auto & Burglar gun is not a sawed-off shotgun, but a factory manufactured short barreled shotgun marketed to homeowners and travelers in need of compact firepower, that also found an audience with bank guards and armored car operators. Built in small batches from regularly produced sporting actions, the Auto & Burglar is fitted with 10 1/8" solid rib barrels marked "SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL" on the top right rear and "MADE IN U.S.A." on the left. There is a wavy line engraving around the breech end. Single brass bead sight, improved cylinder chokes, 2 1/2" chambers and extractor. Each side of the action is marked "AUTO & BURGLAR GUN/ITHACA GUN CO. ITHACA, N.Y." with a scene of a pointer in a field scene on each side. Tang mounted automatic safety and mounted with a short checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a raised knuckle and sharp angle designed to ease the blow of firing. Length of pull is 3 1/2". Also included is a tan leather flap holster designed to be worn on the hip, secured to a steering column, or otherwise placed as needed, marked "Auto and Burglar Gun/ MADE BY/ITHACA GUN CO/ITHACA, N.Y." on the flap. This weapon is classified by the National Firearms Act as "Any Other Weapon". This is a fully transferable NFA Class III Firearm currently on a Form 4. You are required to check your state and/or local laws as to whether or not you may own this. This weapon can be transferred to a Class III dealer at no charge. Buyer pays all other transfer fees and stamps.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 20

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Lot 1583

Stevens No. 35 Off Hand Single Shot Shotgun

Single brass bead front sight, "U" shaped rear sight, the right rear barrel flat is marked with the two line address and the left is marked " 410 GAUGE ONLY". Smooth bore barrel for 2 1/2 inch shells only. Smooth varnished grips with a steel butt cap. Manufactured from 1923 to 1929. Complete in a wooden display case with a glass lid and lime green lining. There are two hangers on the back for wall mounting. Also has A.T.F. registration form dated March 30, 1962. This is a Class III weapon, check for legality in your location.

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Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 410

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Desirable World War II Auto-Ordnance M1 Thompson DEWAT Class III/NFA Submachine Gun with Matching Receiver and Lower Trigger Group

Lot 1584

Auto Ordnance Corp M1 Machine gun 45 ACP

The M1 SMG was introduced in April 1942 and was a simplified wartime version of the original M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun. These wartime models exhibit manufacturing shortcuts, developed to facilitate a cheaper/easier way to manufacture SMG, with a higher production rate, while still having a high reliability. These features are: a simple stamped "L" type fixed rear sight, horizontal walnut forearm, fixed butt stock and side-mounted cocking handle, with no cooling fins on the barrel and no compensator. Additionally the entire bolt mechanism was redesigned for faster production that includes a one-piece forged bolt with a simple firing pin mechanism. The receiver is marked "THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER 45 M1/NO. 85120", and the right side is marked "AUTO ORDNANCE CORPORATION/BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT U.S.A.". The left front edge of the receiver is stamped with the Rochester Ordnance district inspector initials "R.L.B." with a circled "GES", and a single "P" proof on top of the barrel. The lower trigger housing is marked "AUTO/SINGLE" and "FIRE/SAFE", with the serial number "85120" stamped on the underside of the trigger guard. This SMG is complete with two 30-round magazines. This is the exact type of SMG that was used for many years by Vic Morrow in the hit TV show "COMBAT". As noted this very rare example does have matching numbers on the receiver and lower trigger group. This SMG was DEWATED by welding a plug inside the barrel/chamber area along with a small tack weld at the junction of the barrel and the receiver face.

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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World War II Auto-Ordnance M1 Thompson DEWAT Class III/NFA Submachine Gun

Lot 1585

Auto Ordnance Corp M1 Machine gun 45 ACP

The M1 SMG was introduced in April 1942 and was a simplified wartime version of the original M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun. These wartime models exhibit manufacturing shortcuts, developed to facilitate a cheaper/easier to manufacture SMG, with a higher production rate, while still having a high reliability. These features are: a simple stamped "L" type fixed rear sight with protectors, horizontal walnut forearm, fixed butt stock and side-mounted cocking handle, with no cooling fins on the barrel and no compensator. Additionally the entire bolt mechanism was redesigned for faster production that includes a one-piece forged bolt with a simple firing pin mechanism. The receiver is marked: "THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER 45 M1/NO. 230979", and the right side is marked: "AUTO ORDNANCE CORPORATION/BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT U.S.A.". The left front edge of the receiver is stamped with the Rochester Ordnance district, inspector initials "F.J.A.." with a circled "GES", and a single "P" proof on top of the barrel. The lower trigger housing is marked "AUTO/SINGLE" and "FIRE/SAFE", with the serial number "199518" stamped on the underside of the trigger guard. This SMG is complete with two 30-round magazines. This is the same type of SMG that was used in excellent WWII movie "Saving Private Ryan". As noted this example does not have a matching numbers on the receiver and lower trigger group. This SMG was DEWATED by welding a plug inside the barrel/chamber area along with a small tack weld at the junction of the barrel and the receiver face.

Class III

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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