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Of course, the design is not all fun and
games; when tested by the Infantry Board
at Fort Benning in 1977 it was found to be a very agile close-in weapon. The board also found that automatic bursts from the
180 could achieve deep penetration of hard targets, with short bursts being capable of compromising a flak jacket and longer
bursts capable of punching through helmets and cinder block walls. The weapon was also found to be very reliable, with only 25 stoppages
(15 operator error, 10 bad ammo) and no broken/damaged components in a 28,000 round test sequence. Like so many who have handled the
180, the Infantry Board testers grew quite fond of the weapon; while earnest that it was not a substitute for a full power rifle in general use, they
cited a number of potential applications (including extreme CQB situations, specifically citing GSG-9s raid on Lufthansa Flight 181 as an example,
and “selective ambushes”), and called it “the deadliest weapon within its range capability”. The standard sights have been removed, with a Picatinny
rail installed on the top cover, birdcage flash hider, maker’s marks on the underside of the frame, a safety switch on the right and a push-through
selector button on the sides of the frame, grooved forearm and a quick detach buttstock. Included with the item are two E&L plastic drum magazines and one magazine spring unit.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% of the original anodized finish, with minor handling marks. Stock is very fine, with some light 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) under the provisions of
18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
LOT 3426
American Arms International American 180 M2 22 LR Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA
Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Extra Magazine - Serial no. B01172, 22 LR cal., 16
1/2 inch fluted bbl., anodized finish, hardwood stock. Developed in the 1970s based on work
from the noted designer Richard Casull, the American 180 may be the ultimate NFA “fun gun”,
coupling a large magazine with the low recoil of the 22 Long Rifle to create a weapon with a
reputation for high controllability and ease of use.
LOT 3425
Auto-Ordnance Model
1928 A22 Thompson
Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA
Registered Fully Transferable
Machine Gun - Serial no.
147TF, 22 LR cal., 10 1/2 inch
fluted bbl., black anodized finish,
hardwood stock. Manufactured c. 1980-1981, this is a variant of the Thompson
1928A1 Submachine Gun scaled down and adapted to run on the 22 Long Rifle
cartridge. In handling and appearance it is a faithful emulation, though making
extensive use of aluminum alloy to reduce weight. Fixed blade front sight on the
Cutts-style compensator, adjustable rear sight, with standard controls, dual pistol grips
and a detachable buttstock. A magazine well adapter block fits
into the drum rails. Magazine absent.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original black anodized finish, with scattered light
handling marks and tool marks around the barrel pin. The furniture is very fine, with a small
chip in the front of the rear pistol grip and mild dings overall. 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) under
the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500