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LOT 413
Auto-Ordnance Model 1928 Thompson Submachine Gun, “A” Serial Range, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Case and Accessories - Serial no. 853A, 45 ACP cal., 10 1/2 inch ribbed round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in the 1970s/1980s as part of the “A” suffix serial range, the Auto-Ordnance 1928 Thompson is virtually
a perfect reproduction of the vintage Tommy Gun. One of the signature weapons of U.S. history, the Thompson was one of the great “heavy metal” submachine guns, operating semi or full automatic on an open bolt, fully machined with fine hardwood furniture; the later sheet metal guns may
360 have had them beat for cost effectiveness but not for style. Blade front
and folding ladder peep rear sight, with the signature Thompson-marked Cutts Compensator and cooling fins on the barrel, horizontal foregrip and rear pistol grip, and a quick-detach buttstock. The trigger group is fitted with a set of selector and safety switches, and the receiver has the Auto-Ordnance patent info on the right and military-style nomenclature on the left. The magazine slot is configured for drum magazines and stick magazines. Internals follow the general 1928 pattern, minus the oiler assembly. Included with the lot are four stick magazines, a “Type L” 50-round drum magazine, a black leatherette transport case, cleaning tools and papers.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus original blue finish, showing
some light scratches and handling marks. The wood is in equal condition, with some light chipping around the screws, and the accessories are
in fine order. 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 479.
Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000