Image Lot Price Description






1079
$29,900.00

**U.S. PROPERTY MARKED THOMPSON M1A1 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 429503. 45 ACP. 11″ bbl. This highly desirable Thompson is marked on right side of receiver “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP/BRIDGEPORT,CONNECTICUT,U.S.A”. Top of receiver has Thompson bullet logo and is marked “U.S. PROPERTY”. There is also a “P” proof mark on bbl just forward of receiver frame. Left side of receiver is marked on two places with “CEC” inspectors mark. Right side of receiver marked “THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER .45 MIA1”. There is also a crossed cannon ordnance marking lightly stamped forward of magazine well and also the initials “FJA” lightly engraved just forward of magazine well on left side. Includes one 30-rnd magazine marked “AUTO ORDNANCE CORP/BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT/ REG.IN U.S.PATENT OFF.” and one military web sling. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional with magazine removed, however with magazine in place bolt does not go forward. This is a straightforward fix. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Smooth gray parkerized finish over 95% with some slight scuffing at high points and on high edges of buttplate. Wooden parts have a few small dings and handling marks but still exhibit a high glossy finish. Bore is shiny with strong rifling with some slight frosting in grooves? Bolt face extremely fine. Receiver has remains of firing residue. This is an outstanding example of a US Military marked Thompson classic. 4-51795 JWK90 (16,000-20,000) – Lot 1079


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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