Image Lot Price Description






2000
$18,400.00

**M1 THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN MANUFACTURED IN BRIDGEPORT (C&R).

SN 13381. Cal. 45 ACP, bbl 10-1/2″. This Thompson has a fixed peep sight and has crossed cannons Ordnance symbol on left side of receiver near magazine well, also partial cartouche of initials “GHC” above and forward of magazine well. It also has Thompson bullet logo on top of receiver with Auto Ordnance Bridgeport address on right side of receiver. Top of receiver clearly marked “MARANA ARMS MFG.” and “MDL. S SERIAL NO. 111”. Lower and upper SN matches. Includes one “SW CO.” marked 30 round magazine. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with nearly all of original blued finish absent from receiver, lower and bbl leaving a smooth gray appearance. There is some very slight pitting along the top of the receiver near the cocking handle with some other light pitting on other parts of the receiver. The forward edge of the lower has some finish remaining in the recessed areas as well as some finish around the band of the front sight. Wood is very serviceable and presents an extremely fine appearance with pleasing dark brown color. Bore is shiny and bright with some frosting in the grooves and some pitting near the muzzle. Bolt face is also very good with some darkness in the recessed areas. Ever popular at the range, some skilled refinish work could make this a very handsome Thompson indeed. 4-51759 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2000


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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