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Lot #1345
Lot #1347

Lot 1346: U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

World War II U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Magazines

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Lot 1346: U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

World War II U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Magazines

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $22,500
Price Realized:
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World War II U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Magazines

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Corp
Model: M1A1
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 10 1/2 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 5548
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Class III
Bore Condition: Bright on the lands, darker in the groves, strong rifling.
Description:

The final wartime revision of the Thompson Submachine Gun, the M1A1 was on paper made obsolete by the M3/M3A1, but would continue to serve as late as the Vietnam War. Blade front and fixed peep rear sights, with a "S" marked horizontal handguard, and an "A.O.C." marked machined receiver with "GHD" and "AO-44" stamps. A mixed number has been struck over on the trigger housing, with dual control switches, an "AA" marked fixed buttstock, grooved pistol grip and tan canvas "Nobuckl" sling. Bolt is M1A1 pattern, with a fixed firing pin on the bolt face and no provision for a Blish lock or oiler. Included with the lot are two extra magazines.

Rating Definition:

Very good as arsenal assembled, with 95% of the refurbished parkerized finish, showing some mild edge wear an handling marks. The wood is good as repaired, with pin-stabilized cracks, areas of filler, minor chips and light scuffs. 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.



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