April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2023
This is among the best condition original Thompson matching numbered 100 round “C” drums offered in recent years. Marked on faceplate "MAGAZINE TYPE "C" / THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN / 100 CARTRIDGES CAL. 45 / WIND TO 15 CLICKS / NO.3551". Marked on the backplate "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP / NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A. / PATENTED / JULY 27 1920 DEC. 7. 1920 / NO.3551". 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 original matte finish. Markings are clear. Feed lips and mounting rails are near excellent. Spring tension is good. Among the very best of their kind for the discerning and forward thinking Colt 1921 Thompson collector. JWK-2022-11-94