September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/5/2023
Beautifully machined “circles” and lustrous blue finish set this original Thompson matching numbered 100 round “C” drum apart from others. This original early 100 round drum for a Colt Model 1921 Thompson is marked on faceplate "MAGAZINE TYPE "C" / THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN / 100 CARTRIDGES CAL. 45 / WIND TO 15 CLICKS / NO.391". Marked on the backplate "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP / NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A. / PATENTED / JULY 27 1920 DEC. 7. 1920 / NO.391". Correct nickel rotor. Winding key is unmarked. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of a very discerning and advanced machine gun collector who desires to remain anonymous as he draws down his collection. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent lustrous blue finish over “circles’ machined into the metal body and cover plate of this drum. Markings are clear. Feed lips and mounting rails are near excellent. Spring tension is good. This drum would make a fine looking companion piece for a high condition Colt 1921 Thompson collector. JWK-2022-11-91