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Lot 1771:Exceptional World War II Thompson M1A1 Submachine Gun with Acces

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1771:Exceptional World War II Thompson M1A1 Submachine Gun with Acces

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional World War II Thompson M1A1 Submachine Gun with Accessories

This is an excellent example of an original WWII Thompson M1A1 Submachine Gun (SMG) as introduced in April 1942. The M1A1 was simplified production version of the original Model 1928 Thompson SMG, intended for wartime production, making it easier and cheaper to manufacture. This version eliminated the barrel cooling fins, Cutt's compensator, adjustable rear sight and removable butt stock found on the earlier pre-war models. This example has the fixed rear sight, horizontal forearm, fixed butt stock and side-mounted cocking handle. The left side of the receiver is marked "THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER 45 M1/A1/NO. 432620" in three lines below the rear sight. The right rear of the receiver is marked "AUTO ORDNANCE CORPORATION/BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT U.S.A." in two lines. "US PROPERTY" is stamped on the top rear of the receiver behind the rear sight protector. The lower trigger housing and butt stock group is correctly marked with the "AUTO/SINGLE" and "FIRE/SAFE" markings. This SMG is complete with 5 green canvas magazine pouches, with 13 magazines total, a green canvas sling and green canvas carrying case. Included with the rifle is a WWII era U.S. manual.

ConditionExcellent with 98% of the original wartime green parkerized/blue metal finish overall with hard cosmoline overall on the outside and internals of the SMG. The stock and forend are both excellent with a nice matching medium brown color with numerous light handling marks and pressure dents overall. The various accessories are all excellent. A nice original WWII Thompson M1A1 SMG with lots of accessories. NOTE: This item is currently registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, as a National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon, which has been classified as a Curio 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 478. Before bidding on this item, it is the sole responsibility and obligation of the bidder/Class 3 FFL holder to comply and understand with all the State and Federal transfer laws and restrictions that apply in their current place of residence.
Details
ManufacturerAuto Ordnance Corp
ModelThompson M1A1
TypeMachine gun
Serial number
ClassClass III
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel10 1/2 inch round
Finishparkerized
Stockwalnut
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views111864
Catalog page307
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