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LOT 1346
World War II U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson
Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully
Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Magazines -
Serial no. 363490, 45 ACP cal., 10 1/2 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, walnut stock. The final wartime
revision of the Thompson Submachine Gun, the M1A1
was on paper made obsolete by the M3/M3A1, but
would continue to serve as late as the Vietnam War.
Blade front and fixed peep rear sights, with a “S” marked
horizontal handguard, and an “A.O.C.” marked machined
receiver with “GHD” and “AO-44” stamps. A mixed
number has been struck over on the trigger housing,
with dual control switches, an “AA” marked fixed
buttstock, grooved pistol grip and tan canvas “Nobuckl”
sling. Bolt is M1A1 pattern, with a fixed firing pin on
the bolt face and no provision for a Blish lock or oiler.
Included with the lot are two extra magazines.
CONDITION: Very good as arsenal assembled, with 95%
of the refurbished parkerized finish, showing some
mild edge wear an handling marks. The wood is good
as repaired, with pin-stabilized cracks, areas of filler,
minor chips and light scuffs. 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: 16,000 - 22,500
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