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SERIAL NUMBER LISTED IN THE BOOK COLT THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN SERIAL NUMBERS & HISTORIES, VOL. 1 BY HERIGSTAD
It is also listed as shipped on May 26th, 1932, in a one-piece shipment to the Greenville, South Carolina Police Department. Blade front sight and folding Lyman rear sights, standard 1921 nomenclature and markings on the receiver, with the matching numbered trigger housing fitted with knurled control surfaces and proper “FULL/AUTO”/”SINGLE” and “FIRE”/”SAFE” switch configuration. Internals are proper 1921 pattern, with Blish Lock mechanism, actuator and heavyweight recoil spring. Dual walnut pistol grips and a quick detach walnut buttstock with a small “anchor” stamp on the front. One 50-round Type “L” drum magazine is included, along with a modern black leatherette transport hardcase, seven stick magazines (five 30-round, two 20-round), and a cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% original blue finish, showing some bright wear around the front sight piece and a few minor scratches on both sides of the receiver. The grips and stock are all very fine, with scattered light scratches, dings, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Included case is very fine. 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: 50,000 - 70,000 305