**AUTO ORDNANCE M1 THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN – BRIDGEPORT ADDRESS (C & R).

**AUTO ORDNANCE M1 THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN – BRIDGEPORT ADDRESS (C & R). SN 147189. Cal. 45 ACP, 10.5″ bbl. This pristine M1 Thompson comes with one 30 rnd magazine. Gun is marked “Thompson Submachine Gun Caliber. 45 M1” on left side of receiver and “Auto Ordnance Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A.” on the right side of the receiver. SN matches between upper & lower. Cocking knob is on right side of receiver. Buttstock is non-detachable. This was the simplified and less expensive Thompson for mass production during and after WWII. As such this gun will not accept drum magazines. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The estate of a Private Collector. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is simply outstanding. Retaining all of its gray parkerized finish on all metal surfaces. Bolt retains a combination of a darker blue and plum color and has some loss of finish from moving back & forth within the receiver. Wood is also in outstanding condition with only the slightest of handling marks. Bore retains significant shine but there is significant frosting in the grooves near the muzzle. Bolt face is extremely crisp but also has some darkness on the face. Magazine is a common Seymour magazine with bright blue finish and at about 50% blue. It would be just about impossible to improve on the outward appearance of this M1 Thompson. 4-49202 JWK39 (12,500-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3032	$24,780.00	AUTO ORDNANCE M1 THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN – BRIDGEPORT ADDRESS (C & R). SN 147189. Cal. 45 ACP, 10.5″ bbl. This pristine M1 Thompson comes with one 30 rnd magazine. Gun is marked “Thompson Submachine Gun Caliber. 45 M1” on left side of receiver and “Auto Ordnance Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A.” on the right side of the receiver. SN matches between upper & lower. Cocking knob is on right side of receiver. Buttstock is non-detachable. This was the simplified and less expensive Thompson for mass production during and after WWII. As such this gun will not accept drum magazines. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The estate of a Private Collector. CONDITION: Overall finish & appearance is simply outstanding. Retaining all of its gray parkerized finish on all metal surfaces. Bolt retains a combination of a darker blue and plum color and has some loss of finish from moving back & forth within the receiver. Wood is also in outstanding condition with only the slightest of handling marks. Bore retains significant shine but there is significant frosting in the grooves near the muzzle. Bolt face is extremely crisp but also has some darkness on the face. Magazine is a common Seymour magazine with bright blue finish and at about 50% blue. It would be just about impossible to improve on the outward appearance of this M1 Thompson. 4-49202 JWK39 (12,500-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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