GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
*COLT 1921/28 US NAVY OVERSTAMP THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC).COLT1921/28 NAVY OVERSTAMP THOMPSON335245 ACPNFA; C&RCal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2" smooth replacement bbl with "Cutts" marked compensator with bullet logo on left side. US Navy marked overstamp Thompson with "U.S. NAVY" lightly engraved over "MODEL OF 1921" with an "8" overstamped on the "1" of "21". Also marked on both upper and lower with British proof mark of a crown over "BM". This proof mark appears right next to the inspector's "JHB" marking found on the right side of the upper receiver and also just above the full-auto markings near the selector on the lower. Otherwise, typical Colt and Auto-Ordnance manufacturer's markings. Correct 1928 internal parts consistent with Navy retrofit. Includes one US Cartridge Co 30-rnd magazine and one Auto-Ordnance, Bridgeport marked 20-rnd magazine. Wooden buttstock has appropriate anchor cartouche at leading edge. One additional bbl, remnant of saw cut receiver included in this lot. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance very fine to near excellent refinished. There are some slight scratches and scuffs both under and over the refinish. Bbl is a replacement with a "5" proof marks on right side with no index mark. Bolt has some very light pitting visible at the actuator slot. Bolt face somewhat dark with crisp edges. Wood has numerous light handling marks and some very minor gouges. Buttplate bluing thinning and revealing mostly grey metal. Magazine finish is very good with some scuffing and thinning at the high edges. Good tension of the springs evident. Bore is good with some slight pitting turning dark in the grooves. 49296-18 JWK21 (25,000-35,000)