November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2022
Highly collectible original early 100 round drum for a Colt Model 1921 Thompson. Marked on faceplate "MAGAZINE TYPE "C"/ THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/ 100 CARTRIDGES CAL. 45/ WIND TO 15 CLICKS/ NO.2501". Marked on the backplate "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP/ NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A./ PATENTED/ JULY 27 1920 DEC. 7. 1920/ NO.2501". Correct nickel rotor. Winding key is unmarked. Very scarce desirable original "RUSCO" marked tan carrier accompanies this lot. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine original finish thinning to an attractive gray patina. Markings are clear. Feed lips and mounting rails are near excellent. Spring tension is good. RUSCO carrier in near excellent condition. All-in-all a very nice drum and carrier ensemble for the dedicated Colt Thompson collector. JWK-2022-11-92