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Lot 480: Auto Ordnance Thompson Model 1927A1 Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Lot 480: Auto Ordnance Thompson Model 1927A1 Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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Auto Ordnance Thompson Model 1927A1 Carbine

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Corp
Model: 1927 A1
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 19 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 735
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 98
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is the semi-automatic version of the famous Thompson sub-machine gun. Equipped with a finned barrel, fixed front and folding adjustable rear sights, horizontal pistol grip forearm, pistol grip with finger grooves and a plain buttstock with metal trapdoor buttplate. The barrel is fitted with a Cutts compensator, and a sling swivel is found on the buttstock. The left side of the receiver is marked "MODEL OF 1927 A1 / NO.2193" and "THOMPSON SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE / CALIBER .45 AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGE". The right side is marked with the 12 patent numbers and two line Auto Ordnance address. The top of the receiver and compensator are marked with the Thompson logo. Smooth straight grip stock with a flat trapdoor buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 99% of the original blue finish, showing some oxidation on the buttplate and some scattered light handling marks. Stock is excellent, with minor pressure dents and excellent grain. It is missing the magazine catch latch and spring, and some internal seal/trigger parts.



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