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Lot 3428:Auto Ordnance Corp - Thompson 1928

May 7th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3428:Auto Ordnance Corp - Thompson 1928

May 7th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce Auto-Ordnance Model 1928 Fully Automatic Class III/NFA Submachine Gun with 50-Round Drum Magazine

This is an excellent example of a late production Model 1928 Thompson Submachine gun manufactured by the Auto-Ordnance Corporation of West Hurley, New York. These SMGs can be easily identified by the "A" serial number suffix. These new production weapons retained many of the earlier original style parts such as the finned barrel, Thompson-Cutts style compensator, vertical fore grip, detachable buttstock and adjustable ladder rear sight. The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S. MODEL 1928/No.1731A" followed by "THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER .45M1". The right side is marked "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION/WEST HURLEY, NEW YORK, U.S.A.". This desirable weapon has an all walnut stock, vertical fore grip and pistol grip with the later brush blued finish. Includes a 50 round drum magazine.

ConditionExcellent with 97% of the original blue finish overall showing light handling wear and light blue finish loss on top of the receiver from test firing. The foregrip and pistol grip are all in excellent condition with a nice dark oil finish, while the buttstock shows no handling marks; it has been carefully revarnished, but not sanded. Note: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is 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
ModelThompson 1928
TypeMachine gun
Serial number
ClassClass III
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel11 1/2 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views5638
Catalog page162
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