GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
FANTASTIC AUTO ORDNANCE COMMERCIAL 1928 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (C&R). THOMPSON AUTO ORDNANCE S-17738 45ACP MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. 45ACP. 12-1/2" bbl with compensator. Superb condition Savage manufactured 1928 Thompson with New York address on right side of receiver. "S" prefix SN with "S" proof mark on bbl on left side next to receiver. "Cutts" marked compensator without bullet logo and adjustable Lyman rear sight with vertical foregrip on finned bbl with detachable buttstock. Matching numbers between upper and lower assemblies. Hand-stamped mark between New York address and patent numbers on right side of receiver "MPD / 515" which consignor states signifies Memphis Police Department former ownership. Includes two orig 50-rnd drum magazines. One marked with "NEW YORK NY" address and "JULY 27 1920 DECEMBER 7 1920" patent dates and the other drum marked with "BRIDGEPORT" address. 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 weapon is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or form 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish, just outstanding with over 96% original Du-Lite blue finish, as is correct, with lustrous finish on compensator, magazine latch, selector, safety, and rear sight leaf, and less lustrous blue trigger frame and receiver. Some loss of finish at high edges and where cocking knob rides in actuator slot. Cocking knob has finish in recessed areas with bolt devoid of finish. Wood is exceedingly nice with only some slight handling marks and retains a beautiful brown color. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. New York drum extremely fine, dull grey blue finish as is often found with wear to bare metal at high edges with winding key thinning to a grey patina. Bridgeport drum retains about 90% of its orig blued finish with scattered areas of corrosion on back side and outer diameter, turning a dark brown. Spring tension is good on both drums. This is without a doubt the most attractive Savage manufactured Model 1928 that Julia's has carried. According to the William Douglas Firearms Museum, there were only 150 specimens of this model ever manufactured. Finding one in this condition would make a fantastic addition to any gun collection and shooting it upon occasion would not appreciably diminish its collector value. 51804-2 JWK (15,000-20,000)