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LOT 1345
Auto-Ordnance/Savage Model 1928
Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/
NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine
Gun - Serial no. S-18082, 45 cal., 10 1/2 inch
fluted bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Originally
manufactured in the U.S. in the 1940s and sent to
an unknown foreign destination, this Thompson 1928
was brought back to the States and registered prior
to 1986. An evolution of the 1921 Thompson based on
user feedback, the 1928 Thompson was America’s primary
submachine gun at the opening of World War II, seeing
active service on all fronts in American hands, as well as being
actively exported to American allies via Lend-Lease. Blade front
sight on the Cutts-marked compensator and Lyman folding ladder
rear sight, with the signature ribbing on the rear of the “S” marked
barrel, dual pistol grips, and a quick detach buttstock.
The model and caliber markings are present on the
left side of the frame along with an added import
mark, with the Auto-Ordnance address and patent
dates on the right. The trigger housing is numbered
to match the receiver, with checkered selector and
safety switches. The internals are 1928 pattern, with
an “S” marked bolt, thin recoil spring/spring guide,
Blish lock, and oiler.
CONDITION: Fine, with 60% of the original blue finish,
showing areas of gray and brown patina on the compensator
and receiver, a higher polish blue on the barrel, and mild wear
and handling marks overall. Stock is very good, with a number
of dents and scuffs concentrated on the right side. 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: 20,000 - 30,000
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