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LOT 354
Auto-Ordnance Model 1928 Thompson
Submachine Gun, “A” Serial Range, Class III/
NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial
no. 486A, 45 ACP cal., 10 1/2 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in the 1970s/1980s
as part of the “A” suffix serial range, the Auto-Ordnance
1928 Thompson is virtually a perfect reproduction of the
vintage Tommy Gun. One of the signature weapons of U.S.
history, the Thompson was one of the great “heavy metal”
submachine guns, operating semi or full automatic on an open
bolt, fully machined with fine hardwood furniture; the later sheet metal guns may have had them beat for cost effectiveness but not for style. Blade front and folding ladder peep rear sight, with the signature Thompson-
marked Cutts Compensator and
cooling fins on the barrel, dual
pistol grips, and a quick-detach
buttstock. The trigger group is
fitted with a set of “S” marked
selector and safety switches,
and the receiver has the Auto-
Ordnance patent info on the
right and the model markings
on the left. The magazine slot is
configured for drum magazines
and stick magazines. Internals
follow the 1928 pattern,
including the oiler assembly.
Included with the lot are six
magazine pouches (three British
stick, one U.S. three-cell stick, two U.S. drum), seventeen stick magazines (several in original wax paper wrap), two Auto-Ordnance Type “L” 50-round drums, and three metal ammo cans.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus original blue finish, showing some minor spotting and handling marks scattered about, some light scratching on the receiver, and some rough spots on the magazine catch. The furniture is fine, with some minor cracks around the stock iron, and some scattered dents and scuffs overall. The accessories are in fine order, with minor staining on the canvas items. Some binding of the recoil spring can be felt, otherwise 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 478.
LOT 355
Desirable Type “C” 100-Round Drum Magazine for the Thompson Submachine Gun - Original Auto- Ordnance New York Type “C” 100-round drum magazine for
the Thompson submachine gun, serial numbered “1887” on the
front cover and the main body,
with the proper nomenclature
on the front and back and a
bright nickel rotor.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 80%
of the original matte blue finish, showing areas of gray patina,
mild spotting, and light handling marks. Nickel rotor is very fine. Not test loaded, but exhibits minimal evidence of having been loaded. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
296 Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500