This is a very fine example of a Model 1928A1 Thompson Submachine gun originally manufactured by the Auto-Ordnance Division of Maguire Industries Inc. in Bridgeport Conn. This example was probably originally produced under a US Government contract. The U.S. military Thompson SMGs were originally produced during WWII circa 1941-43, with the last Auto-Ordnance production contract ending in Feb 1944. The legacy of how the Thompson was originally developed, produced and later resold is somewhat tumultuous; however, in March of 1944, the original Auto-Ordnance Corporation previously acquired by Maguire Industries Inc. was renamed the Auto-Ordnance Division of Maguire Industries Inc. Per the paperwork this example was acquired and sold by the Auto-Ordnance Division of Maguire Industries Inc. The original "US" and "A1" markings (in 1928A1) were removed in this case so it could be sold as a commercial/law enforcement SMG. Prior to being sold a letter "C" was added to the nomenclature block, so that it now reads "MODEL 1928 AC" indicating it was released for commercial sales. These A.O. Thompson SMGs had a mix of features, like this one that has the smooth all blued barrel, "L" type fixed wartime rear sight, a second model compensator that is marked with the Auto-Ordnance/CUTTS/Thompson markings, a vertical forend, and dipped, matte blued finish on the receiver and lower trigger housing. It still retains the detachable walnut buttstock and walnut pistol grip. The left side of the receiver is marked "MODEL 1928 AC/No. A.O. 134533" followed by "THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER .45 AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGE.". The right side is marked with "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION/BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT U.S.A.", followed by six lines of patent numbers and dates towards the rear of the receiver. At one time it was deactivated as there is a small tack-welded area on the left side of the trigger housing next to the selector switch, that was partially removed to make it fully automatic again. This desirable weapon has the correct oil finished all walnut buttstock, horizontal foregrip and pistol grip and is complete with two stick magazines, one 20 round and one 30 round stick magazine.

Very fine with 90% plus of a partially refurbished blue finish on the receiver and trigger housing with the original blue finish on the barrel and compensator. The bolt body is also blued with the round front polished in the white. The wood components are all in very good condition overall with a nice matching dark color overall, showing light handling marks and scratches on the sides of the buttstock and rear pistol grip. An interesting WWII vintage Auto-Ordnance Thompson SMG. NOTE: This item is restricted as a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.