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LOT 3409
U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories - Serial no. 777126, 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. This particular example has been effectively retrofitted back to the M1 standard, with an articulated firing pin equipped M1 bolt instead of the M1A1’s fixed firing pin
bolt. Blade front and fixed peep rear sights, with a horizontal handguard, and an “S” marked machined receiver with multiple military inspector marks (FJA, GEG) and “S-45” near the serial number. The trigger housing has dual control switches, a fixed buttstock, and a grooved pistol grip. Included with the lot
are four extra stick magazines, two 3-celled canvas magazine pouches, and a copy of the 1928A1 field manual.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 98% of the professionally restored parkerization, with mild scratches and handling marks overall, along with a few patches of covered pitting. The wood is also very fine, with mild scuffs and dings overall, as well as some minor chipping on the forearm. 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 478.
242 Estimate: 22,500 - 32,500
LOT 3410
Three Thompson Type “L” Drum Magazines with Canvas Pouches - All three are Auto-Ordnance Type “L” drums with blued bodies, blued interiors and blued rotors, and “U” marks on the front and back. One drum retains
a paper instruction label between the winding knob and front panel. The cases are tan canvas with shoulder straps and “U.S.” on the flaps. Two of the cases are dated “1942” inside the flaps.
CONDITION: Two are very fine, one is excellent, with minor scuffing and handling marks on two of the drums, and minor stains on the otherwise very fine cases. The drums have not been test loaded, but appear to be in good order.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250