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Lot 1577: Auto-Ordnance Thompson M1 Submachine Gun

Auto-Ordnance West Hurley Thompson M1 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1577: Auto-Ordnance Thompson M1 Submachine Gun

Auto-Ordnance West Hurley Thompson M1 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Auto-Ordnance West Hurley Thompson M1 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Corp
Model: Thompson
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 10 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2624
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 378
Class: Class III
Description:

Manufactured in the 1970s/1980s by Auto-Ordnance, this Thompson SMG is patterned after the M1/M1A1 Thompsons of World War II fame. Blade front sight on the Cutts-marked compensator and folding rear peep sight, with the standard receiver markings, horizontal forearm, grooved pistol grip and fixed hardwood buttstock. The bolt is configured in the M1A1 pattern, with a fixed firing pin. Included with the lot are approximately 29 extra magazines, canvas cases for all the included mags (assorted configurations and markings), extra trigger housing assembly with grip and quick-detach stock, canvas gun case, and manual.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 90% plus original blue finish, showing some light scratches, high point wear and handling marks overall. The wood is fine, with some scattered light dents and scratches overall on the installed set and heavier scuffing on the spare pistol grip and buttstock. Mechanically excellent. 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.



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