3247

$60,375.00

**SUPERB COLT THOMPSON 1921/28 NAVY OVERSTAMP W/FBI CASE (C&R).

SN 8797. Cal. .45 ACP, 10-1/2″ bbl w/ unmarked Cutts compensator. This is a magnificent example of the 21/28 Thompson, marked “US NAVY MODEL OF 1928” with the “8” overstamping a “1” complete with many accessories which include the May 1939 shipping receipt to a previous owner and orig Thompson drum winding instruction card. It also includes a brass cleaning rod, four orig 1920/21 magazines with patent date Aug. 24, 1920 and one New York address 50-round drum. Also orig dark blue, velvet lined hard case with orig spare parts tin which includes a spare firing pin, extractor, firing pin spring, brass cleaning jag and brushes. Also included outside of the case is one after market 50-rnd drum, five 30-rnd GI magazines in wrappers, one box Peters shot shell ammo, and one box of full metal jacket ammunition. Also included is one collector grade publication book “Thompson, the American Legend” by Tracie Hill. Another book, “The Thompson Submachine” Gun by Roger Cox together with the 1986 supplement to “The Thompson Submachine Gun” by Roger Cox. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. When magazine is in place, the sear does not trip which indicates a weak spring which could easily be replaced. Otherwise, this weapon appears fully functional. Buttstock fits properly and snugly onto receiver. Orig oiler is within buttstock trap. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall finish and appearance of all metal parts including unmarked cutts compensator is outstanding. 97% plus orig high luster blue with the only slight loss being on the high points of the ridges of the receiver, where the cocking handle touches the top of the receiver and where the stock slides on the lower receiver. There is also a slight blemish where the bbl meets the receiver on the left side. Buttplate retains about 80% of its orig finish, mostly thinning with some evidence of discoloration from old oxidation. Also some slight loss of finish where the buttstock slides onto the receiver. There are some small pinpricks of oxidization on the top of the bbl forward of the cooling rings. The cooling rings still retain some grease in them. Vertical wooden forend and hand grip show some light handling marks and a couple of minor hairline cracks. The wooden buttstock is excellent showing just the slightest of handling marks with a small bruise barely noticeable on the bottom about 10″ from the buttplate. Bore is excellent and bright with some slight frosting in the grooves. Magazines are in excellent orig condition with deep lustrous blue, each one about 95% or better. One magazine is marked “FOR 18 SHOT CARTRIDGES”. This magazine is dimensionally just a little bit longer from front to rear. 50-rnd drum has nearly all of its parkerized finish which is correct for those which were reissued during wartime. The other after market drum is still new in its box. Hard case is in very good condition marked “THE BOOKS TRUNK” and comes complete with orig key. Velvet lining is in good condition with some soiling and a few small tears. Handle, latches and clasp all seem to be fully functional. There has been some brassing to the exterior and some loss to the finish in places, but overall a really fine example. This is a wonderfully complete example of the Navy Thompson which includes not only the rare shot cartridges magazine but also an orig shipping invoice dating to before WWII. This is sure to please any advanced Thompson collector. 4-51114 JWK1 (30,000-40,000)

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  – Lot 3247

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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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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