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LISTED BY SERIAL NUMBER IN THE BOOK COLT THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN SERIAL NUMBERS AND HISTORIES BY HERIGSTAD
Blade front sight on the unmarked Cutts-style compensator and a folding Lyman rear sight, showing the signature cooling fins on the barrel, dual pistol grips and quick-detachable buttstock with a small “anchor” on the front. The left side of the receiver has the aforementioned “U.S. NAVY” model markings ahead of the 5-line address and caliber markings, with the Thompson “bullet” logo on top and the Auto-Ordnance address
and 6-line patent markings on the right. The trigger group is numbered to match the receiver on the underside, with separate selector (“FULL/ AUTO” and “SINGLE”) and safety (“FIRE” and “SAFE”) levers. The internals
are of the 1928 pattern, with the reduced spring and spring guide and correspondingly heavier bolt assembly, with brass Blish Lock and felt padded oiler. Included with the lot are two 50-round Type “L” drum magazines, one 20-round stick magazine, two extra barrels, extra buttplate and bolt components, and a number of related documents, including manuals and historical information.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with 90% plus blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, light handling marks, and some minor spotting/ oxidization concentrated on the buttplate. No witness mark is present
on the replacement barrel. The furniture is fine, with minor scratches and dings. 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. Provenance: Sheriff ’s Office of Umatilla County, Oregon; Oregon couple; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 22,500 - 35,000
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