Manufactured in the 1970s/1980s as part of the "A" suffix serial range, the Auto-Ordnance 1928 Thompson is virtually a perfect reproduction of the vintage Tommy Gun. One of the signature weapons of U.S. history, the Thompson was one of the great "heavy metal" submachine guns, operating semi or full automatic on an open bolt, fully machined with fine hardwood furniture; the later sheet metal guns may have had them beat for cost effectiveness but not for style. Blade front and folding ladder peep rear sight, with the signature Thompson-marked Cutts Compensator and cooling fins on the barrel, horizontal foregrip and rear pistol grip, and a quick-detach buttstock. The trigger group is fitted with a set of selector and safety switches, and the receiver has the Auto-Ordnance patent info on the right and military-style nomenclature on the left. The magazine slot is configured for drum magazines and stick magazines. Internals follow the general 1928 pattern, with the oiler assembly removed and the "wings" of the Blish Lock milled down; it still interfaces with the bolt and charging handle, but does not engage the frame slots. Three extra stick magazines and a black leather pouch are included.

Very fine, with 80% plus original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, scattered handling marks and light spotting. The forearm and pistol grip are both fine with scattered light scratches and dents, and the buttstock is fair with an ill-fitting iron. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.