GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
AUTO ORDNANCE WEST HURLEY THOMPSON MODEL 1928 MACHINE GUN (C & R).AUTO ORDNANCE1928 THOMPSON1977A.45 ACPMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. 45 ACP. 12-1/2" bbl with compensator, Thompson marked Cutts compensator (4 slot). Flip-up adjustable rear ladder-type sight. Detachable walnut buttstock with sling swivel and vertical forend. Pleasing plum colored magazine release, selector and safety. Includes one reproduction black FBI style hard case with reinforced brass corners, two late manufacture 50 rnd drums; (one Bridgeport, the other West Hurley) and also seven 30 rnd magazines (Seymour and U.S. Cartridge Co), one is still in its orig wrapper. one completely unmarked 20 rnd magazine is also included together with a GI Thompson canvas cover. Also included is one 1944 "U.S.M.C." marked 3-cell magazine pouch, and brass cleaning rod. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or a Form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish, near excellent with evidence of firing and a slight dime sized area of bare metal on the right side of the receiver. Perhaps a tiny scratch or two under extremely close observation, but otherwise metal and wood are in simply outstanding condition. Deep lustrous blue on all metal surfaces is near excellent, although the bolt which is visible through the handle cocking slot shows some loss of finish from riding in the receiver this is hardly noticeable. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Magazines are all in extremely fine condition with only one of the Seymour magazines having a couple of dents and a somewhat misshapen floorplate. Mag pouch near excellent, as is canvas cover. Hard case also near excellent condition. 50072-1 JWK16 (10,000-15,000)