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Lot 1655: Auto Ordnance Corp 1927 A1 Rifle 45 ACP

Engraved and Gold Highlighted American Historical Foundation Korean Service Commemorative Auto Ordnance Thompson Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Lot 1655: Auto Ordnance Corp 1927 A1 Rifle 45 ACP

Engraved and Gold Highlighted American Historical Foundation Korean Service Commemorative Auto Ordnance Thompson Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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Engraved and Gold Highlighted American Historical Foundation Korean Service Commemorative Auto Ordnance Thompson Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Corp
Model: 1927 A1
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 18 1/2 inch finned
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1615
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 249
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

These Korean War Commemorative Thompson rifles have a considerable amount of gold highlighted floral scroll engraving. Most of the smaller parts are gold plated such as the Cutts compensator, front sight, sling swivels, bolt knob, trigger, magazine release, rear sight housing, safety switch and the pins/screws. Mounted on a nicely finished walnut forearm with finger grooves, pistol grip with commemorative medallion inset on right side and buttstock with a commemorative medallion on both sides and a smooth steel buttplate. With a leather sling and the engraved magazine. Provenance: Steven Japp, Chief Executive Officer of Jays Foods, best known for Jays Potato Chips.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, 99% plus of the high polish blue finish remains with only a few scattered light handling/storage marks. 99% plus of the gold finish remains with only some minute wear. The wood is also excellent with a few scattered light handling marks.



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