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SERIAL NUMBER LISTED IN
THE BOOK COLT THOMPSON
SUBMACHINE GUN SERIAL
NUMBERS & HISTORIES,
VOL. I BY HERIGSTAD
According to Herigstad’s “Colt Thompson Submachine Gun Serial Numbers
and Histories” (page 820), this particular Thompson was shipped to the
Sheriff’s Office of Cheyenne County, Nebraska, as a single item on March
24, 1934. The item is also recorded in the Henry McKennley collection and
the inventory of dealer Mike Free of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in
2000. It is further noted that this 1928 was featured in the book “American
Thunder II” (pages 67/71) by Frank Iannamico. 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 knurled 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. Two magazines are
included, one Seymore Products stick magazine and an Auto-Ordnance
Type “L” 50-round drum.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% plus original blue finish, showing some
wear along the high edges and minor handling marks overall. The stick
magazine shows an area of cold blue touch-up on the front, with the drum
showing mild spotting and a mixed gray patina. The stock and handguard
are both excellent, showing mild scuffs and dings overall. Mechanically
excellent. Slight bulge in the bore approximately 4 inches back from
the muzzle end. 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: The Cheyenne County Sheriff ’s Office, Sidney, Nebraska;
The Henry McKennley Collection; The Mike Free Collection.
Estimate: 25,000 - 37,500