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1080
$14,950.00

**AUTO ORDNANCE M-1 THOMPSON AS REACTIVATED BY MARANA ARMS (C&R).

SN 1. 45 ACP. 12″ bbl with compensator. This M-1 Thompson has been completely restored and reactivated by Marana Arms which included welding in the orig markings and relettering right side of receiver “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION/BRIDGEPORT,CONNECTICUT U.S.A.”. Top of receiver marked “MARANA/ARMS/MFG/NO. 1/MDL. S”. Cutts compensator marked with Auto Ordnance Corporation and Cutts trademark within diamond. Although this gun is SN 1 on top of receiver ATF form 3 indicates SN 201072. Lyman adjustable rear sight affixed to receiver with screws after which the heads were dressed off showing bare metal. One 30-rnd magazine marked “SW CO.” is included. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished with obvious evidence of orig markings being welded in on receiver. Buffing marks and finish also evident on lower hand grip assembly but lettering is still legible. Wood has also been refinished and there are two small plugs on left side of horizontal forend. Wood has nicks, chips and some handling marks as well as a heavy coat of glossy finish. One rear sling swivel screw is not present. Bottom of trigger guard marked “NO. 1”, there is also a partially obliterated number just forward of the handgrip. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Magazine retains over 95% of its blued finish and there is a large “V” at front bottom. This would make an outstanding Thompson to take to the range, top condition bore, and gun already refinished so no negative impact on collectors value. 4-51760 JWK87 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1080


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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