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LISTED BY SERIAL NUMBER IN THE BOOKS COLT THOMPSON SERIAL NUMBERS & HISTORIES, VOL. I BY HERIGSTAD AND THOMPSON: THE AMERICAN LEGEND BY HILL
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus original blue finish overall, showing scattered light wear and tear appropriate to age and service use, along with some traces of protective varnish or dried grease. Similar residue is present on some areas of the wood, which is in very fine condition overall with a similar level of service handling. A dent is present in the edge of the drum magazine; it does not impede rotor operation, but the item
has not been test loaded. Mechanically excellent. A top notch
law enforcement documented Colt Thompson Model 1921 submachine gun showing the evidence of field duty. 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: 35,000 - 55,000
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