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Lot #521

Lot 520: Thompson Model 1929 Style Barrels and Magazine

Two Birmingham Small Arms Thompson Model 1929 Style Barrels and One Magazine in Rare .30 Mauser Auto

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2021

Lot 520: Thompson Model 1929 Style Barrels and Magazine

Two Birmingham Small Arms Thompson Model 1929 Style Barrels and One Magazine in Rare .30 Mauser Auto

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $3,500

Two Birmingham Small Arms Thompson Model 1929 Style Barrels and One Magazine in Rare .30 Mauser Auto

Manufacturer: None
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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 357
Class: Other
Description:

The grouping includes two 10 1/2 inch finned barrels with .30 caliber bores, and a single magazine marked with the Birmingham Small Arms logo followed by "PATENT No. 148024" and "CARTRIDGE .30 MAUSER". The barrels closely resemble the pattern used for the Birmingham Small Arms licensed copy of the American Thompson submachine gun. Originally developed in 1926, the BSA Thompson used the standard Thompson mechanism with a redesigned lower, and a more traditional designed rifle stock. Further development led to the Model 1929 which was developed for multiple calibers including 7.65 mm Mauser automatic (.30 Mauser) primarily for the British market. The barrels have an overall polished blue finish and appear to be unfinished as they have no compensator or front sight and the chambers have not been cut (rifling runs from muzzle all the way to the breech). It is estimated that only about 10-15 Model 1929 submachine guns were manufactured, making surviving examples very rare, and existing components scarce.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrels have 95% refurbished blue with some light surface pitting visible under the finish, and areas of oxidation. The magazine is also very fine with some light spotting and edge wear.



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