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Lot #445
Lot #447

Lot 446: Auto Ordnance Corp Thompson Rifle 45

Cased Thompson Korean Service Commemorative Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2007

Lot 446: Auto Ordnance Corp Thompson Rifle 45

Cased Thompson Korean Service Commemorative Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2007

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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Cased Thompson Korean Service Commemorative Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Corp
Model: Thompson
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1082
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 80
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Issued by American Historical Foundation, this rifle commemorates the Korean war. It has a highly polished blue finish with gold plated trigger, compensator, rear sight, sling swivels and bolt handle. The right side of the receiver is marked with an American flag at the rear and "KOREAN WAR COMMEMORATIVE THOMPSON / IN DEFENSE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF THE FREE WORLD" with "LEST WE FORGET" and " 25 JUNE 1950-27 JULY1953" with the Thompson trademark between the two lines. Also the Korean Service crest at the end, done in gold. The left side of the receiver is marked in gold "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION / WEST HURLEY, NEW YORK, U.S.A. at the rear and "ISSUED BY THE / AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION / RICHMOND, VIRGINIA". Both sides of the stock at the receiver have a inset medallion with the "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA KOREAN SERVICE" badge in the center. The right side of the pistol grip has an inset medallion with the "IN HONOR OF THE KOREAN WAR" seal. Including 15 round magazine and leather sling. Complete with glass presentation case with brass commemorative plaque.

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