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 cooling fins on the barrel, dual pistol grips, and a quick-detach buttstock with a small "anchor" proof on the front. The trigger housing is numbered to match the receiver, 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, including the narrow recoil spring, felt pad oiler and brass Blish Lock. Included with the lot is a Federal Laboratories labeled "FBI" pattern transport case, nine 20-round stick magazines, three "Type L" 50-round drums, one Kahr Arms "Type C" 100-round drum, a 5-cell green canvas "U.S." magazine pouch, two extra barrels (no front sights or compensators), eight extra bolts, cleaning tools, and papers.

Excellent, with 95% original blue finish, showing some minor spotting and handling marks. The wood is also excellent, with a few light dings and attractive grain. The case is very good with light wear and handling, and one of the "L" drums shows extensive pitting; otherwise, the accessories are good or better overall. 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.