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Lot #3757

Lot 3756: American Historical Foundation Thompson Rifle 45 ACP

Cased American Historical Foundation Sheriff's Model Commemorative Thompson Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 3756: American Historical Foundation Thompson Rifle 45 ACP

Cased American Historical Foundation Sheriff's Model Commemorative Thompson Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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Cased American Historical Foundation Sheriff's Model Commemorative Thompson Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: American Historical Foundation
Model: Thompson
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 18 inch round finned
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3106
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 215
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

The Thompson was used by the law enforcement and FBI agencies in the war on crime during the 1920's and 30's. It is marked in gold fill, "IN HONOR OF THE AMERICAN SHERIFF AND DEPUTY SHERIFF" . It has the original style, adjustable rear sight and compensator. The buttstock has a gold medallion in the shape of a sheriff's badge inset in the right side along with a smaller medallion depicting the "SCALES OF JUSTICE." The pistol grip also has a red, white, and blue medallion depicting a shield surrounded by the words, "AND HIM SAFELY KEEP." The buttstock and pistol grips are of deluxe wood, and the metal parts have gold highlights and a high polish blue finish. Includes a glass top display case, leather claw type sling, magazine and a gold finished police whistle.

Rating Definition:

Near new in case with some scattered light handling marks. The wood is excellent with minimal light handling marks and attractive grain. Case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.



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