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Lot #1641

Lot 1640: Auto Ordnance Corp Thompson 1927 A1 Standard-Rifle Carbine 45 A

Auto-Ordnance Thompson Model 1927 A1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Three Drum Magazines, Including a 100-Round "C" Drum and 50-Round "L" Drum

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Lot 1640: Auto Ordnance Corp Thompson 1927 A1 Standard-Rifle Carbine 45 A

Auto-Ordnance Thompson Model 1927 A1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Three Drum Magazines, Including a 100-Round "C" Drum and 50-Round "L" Drum

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Auto-Ordnance Thompson Model 1927 A1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Three Drum Magazines, Including a 100-Round "C" Drum and 50-Round "L" Drum

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Corp
Model: Thompson 1927 A1 Standard-Rifle
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 17 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1671
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 247
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

A later production closed bolt version of the Thompson. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with a Cutts-style compensator on the fluted barrel, standard receiver markings, finger grooved pistol grips and a fixed buttstock. Included with the carbine are the following commercial Thompson-branded Auto-Ordnance magazines; a Type "X" 10-round drum with green canvas belt case, Type "L" 50-round magazine in a reproduction "U.S." marked tan canvas shoulder bag with web belt loop, and a super rare Type "C" 100-round drum.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 99% of the original blue finish, showing some light handling marks concentrated on the right side of the receiver and polishing marks on the trigger guard. Stock shows a few light dents. Magazines are excellent in finish, but untested. Carbine is mechanically excellent.



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