**COLT MODEL 1921AC THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 1554. Cal. .45 ACP. Bbl is 12-3/4″ with compensator. This Colt Thompson retains its orig 1921 bolts and buttstock without any provision for sling swivel. Remington proof mark on the wood just below the attachment hardware. Includes one Bridgeport marked parkerized 50 rnd drum. Consignor states there have only been 150 rnds fired through this gun since it underwent reactivation in March 2010. This Colt Thompson has the usual markings on the right side of receiver “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION. NEW YORK. U.S.A.” together with patent dates. Left side of receiver has typical Thompson sub-machine gun & Colt’s Patent Firearms Mfg. Co. Lower assembly & upper assembly match in SN. Compensator without logo or patent dates. Internal parts are 1921 parts with the exception of breech oiler which is 1928. Wood appears to be orig to the gun without sling swivels and retains Remington anchor proof mark on buttstock. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Drum fits properly in the receiver. This weapon received a new Thompson 21 AC bbl when it was reactivated in March of 2010 and the bbl socket and feed ramp areas were re-machined. PROVENANCE: Copy of Invoice showing re-activation in March, 2010. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is fine with the bbl retaining almost all of a glossy blue finish while the rest of the upper has a brownish finish thinning to bare metal in spots with almost a plum color in places, together with some old scattered very, very light pitting. Lower assembly retains more of a lustrous dark blue finish with some wear to bare metal at the high points and where the stock attaches to the lower. Wood has several chips and has been filled in a couple of spots and has been sanded and refinished but is still very serviceable. Bolt and boltface is clean. Bore is shiny, bright and clean. Compensator is also clean. Buttstock hardware has been buffed and refinished. Auto Ordnance Bridgeport drum retains over 95% parkerized finish. This iconic sub-machine gun of top quality manufacture is sure to draw a crowd at the range and lets face it, is a great conversation piece in addition to being great fun to shoot. 4-55406 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2002

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2002	$32,200.00	COLT MODEL 1921AC THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 1554. Cal. .45 ACP. Bbl is 12-3/4″ with compensator. This Colt Thompson retains its orig 1921 bolts and buttstock without any provision for sling swivel. Remington proof mark on the wood just below the attachment hardware. Includes one Bridgeport marked parkerized 50 rnd drum. Consignor states there have only been 150 rnds fired through this gun since it underwent reactivation in March 2010. This Colt Thompson has the usual markings on the right side of receiver “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION. NEW YORK. U.S.A.” together with patent dates. Left side of receiver has typical Thompson sub-machine gun & Colt’s Patent Firearms Mfg. Co. Lower assembly & upper assembly match in SN. Compensator without logo or patent dates. Internal parts are 1921 parts with the exception of breech oiler which is 1928. Wood appears to be orig to the gun without sling swivels and retains Remington anchor proof mark on buttstock. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. Drum fits properly in the receiver. This weapon received a new Thompson 21 AC bbl when it was reactivated in March of 2010 and the bbl socket and feed ramp areas were re-machined. PROVENANCE: Copy of Invoice showing re-activation in March, 2010. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is fine with the bbl retaining almost all of a glossy blue finish while the rest of the upper has a brownish finish thinning to bare metal in spots with almost a plum color in places, together with some old scattered very, very light pitting. Lower assembly retains more of a lustrous dark blue finish with some wear to bare metal at the high points and where the stock attaches to the lower. Wood has several chips and has been filled in a couple of spots and has been sanded and refinished but is still very serviceable. Bolt and boltface is clean. Bore is shiny, bright and clean. Compensator is also clean. Buttstock hardware has been buffed and refinished. Auto Ordnance Bridgeport drum retains over 95% parkerized finish. This iconic sub-machine gun of top quality manufacture is sure to draw a crowd at the range and lets face it, is a great conversation piece in addition to being great fun to shoot. 4-55406 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2002 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium**, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**COLT MODEL 1921AC THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN (C&R).