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LOT 3432
World War II U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class
III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 394956, 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 horizontal handguard, “P” marked barrel, and an
“AOC” marked machined receiver with “AO-45”, “G.H.D.” and “crossed cannons” on
the left side of the receiver and “U.S. PROPERTY” on top behind the rear sight. The
replacement/mismatched (“300718”) trigger housing has dual control switches,
a fixed buttstock, and a grooved pistol grip. Internals are M1A1
pattern, with a fixed firing pin on the bolt face, “P” on the left side of
the bolt, “S” on the rear, “S” marked charging knob and recoil spring
guide, and no provision for a Blish lock or oiler. The barrel has been
internally threaded at the muzzle; traditionally, this modification
is to permit the installation of a concealed restrictor block (not
included) to produce enough back pressure with conventional
blanks to cycle the action, often used for cinematic purposes or
reenactor demonstrations
CONDITION: Fine as assembled (see above), with 85% plus arsenal
refurbished parkerized finish, showing areas of gray patina, edge
wear, and minor handling marks and spotting overall. Some dings
are present on the front sight and rear sight protector. The furniture
is very good, with light dents and scratches overall and some
hairline cracking in the pistol grip. 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 - 25,000