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LOT 593
U.S. World War II Auto-Ordnance M1 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 187556,
45 ACP cal., 10 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Developed in 1942, the U.S.
M1 Thompson was a streamlined version of the classic Thompson SMG, intended to simplify the weapon and speed the manufacturing process. While frills were trimmed, the M1 was still a classic “heavy metal” SMG, constructed from machined steel with fine hardwood
furniture. Blade front and fixed peep rear sights, with a straight forearm under the smooth barrel, “FJA” and “GEG” inspection marks on the frame along with the address markings and model nomenclature, ribbed pistol grip and a fixed buttstock. The bolt is the simplified M1 design, with the Blish lock eliminated and the cocking knob moved to the side, but still retaining the articulated firing pin. With a tan canvas sling.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refinished, showing 95% of the
dark blue finish, with some edge wear, handling marks, and covered
up dings and pitting. The wood is also very fine, with a number of
dents and scuffs overall, along with a crack in the front of the 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) 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.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
LOT 594
U.S. Inland M2 Automatic
Carbine, Class III/NFA C&R Registered
Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 6857417, 30 Carbine
cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Introduced late in World
War II, the M2 Carbine was designed to work both as a factory-made machine gun as well
as an armorer upgrade to the extant M1 carbine; this flexibility allowed armorers and
arsenals to rapidly swap M1 and M2 components as needed to fulfill TOS requirements, and
some manufacturers would make carbine receivers sans model number until the end of
production, roll stamping the rest of the markings and then hand-stamping the “1” or “2”
as needed for the day. “R” marked blade front and “PI” marked adjustable rear sights, “2-45”
dated Inland barrel, with the Inland marking partially covered by the rear sight at the rear of
the receiver and the “stamped number” model marking on the receiver ring. Internally, the carbine is fitted out with a milled Inland trigger housing, “W.I.” transfer bar, “L.I.” selector switch, “I-I” hammer, and “CD7161843” operating rod. The low wood four-rivet stock is the early “flat belly” pattern, with a “SI” marked Type III barrel band, “IO” upper handguard, “BR-B” stamped in the sling cut, “crossed cannons” on the right, checkered buttplate and a green canvas sling. An extra 15-round magazine is included.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the original parkerized finish, showing some rubbing on the side of the receiver from the selector switch, a bit of gray patina on the barrel, and mild edge wear and handling marks. The stock is very good, with mild dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent in both semi and full automatic modes. 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) 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.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
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