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Lot 879:Auto Ordnance Corp M1 Machine gun 45 ACP

April 29th, 2016|Rock Island, IL

Lot 879:Auto Ordnance Corp M1 Machine gun 45 ACP

April 29th, 2016|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,500 - $4,000

Fully Automatic Class III/NFA Auto Ordnance Corp. M1 Thompson Receiver

This stripped receiver was manufactured circa 1970/80s when they were being produced by The Auto-Ordnance Corp. in West Hurley NY, based on the original wartime version of the Thompson M1 SMG using new manufacturing steel and techniques. The receiver has the following markings: "THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER 45 M1/NO. M548A". The right side is marked: "AUTO ORDNANCE CORPORATION/WEST HURLEY, NEW YORK, U.S.A.". As noted, this lot is only for the "bare stripped" receiver. It is rare to find one of these full auto, receivers still for sale on the market, and it would be easy to buy a surplus part sets and assembly it into a complete full auto weapon.

ConditionVery fine as incomplete with 70% of the blued finish still remaining overall, wear on the edges and high spots, and several areas of minor/light pitting on the top and sides of the receiver caused by moderate rust (which has been cleaned off) from poor storage. The markings are clear and distinct. As noted, this is a completely bare, stripped Thompson M1 receiver only. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), Class 3, Fully Automatic Weapon registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.

Details

ManufacturerAuto Ordnance Corp

ModelM1

TypeMachine gun

Serial number

ClassClass III

Caliber / Gauge45 ACP

Finishblue

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page255

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