GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC HIGH CONDITION EXTREMELY EARLY COLT MODEL 1921 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (C&R). COLT 1921A 935 45ACP MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. 45ACP. 10-1/2" bbl. This early "square slot" Thompson Model 1921A with low SN comes with an orig numbered "1457" New York address 50 rnd drum in "Mills" web pouch and also includes four un-marked early COLT commercial 20 rnd magazines, and an orig vintage brown web combination gun and magazine carrying case. Orig oiler is present within buttstock which exhibits anchor proof mark on front of wood. Visible SNs match and there is no doubt that this gun is an all matching original. Typical markings with "JHB" proof mark on right side of receiver. This exact gun is listed in Roger's Cox's book on "THE THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN" on page 55. It states there and included registration forms verify that consignor is first private owner since gun came from the Santa Maria, CA Police Department. In Cox's book he states that this Thompson #935 was one of the first 1921A Thompsons sold to a Police Department. 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 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: Formerly property of Santa Maria, CA Police Department. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine showing very little use with some scattered areas of pinprick corrosion on left side of receiver near high edge line below rear sight base and also a few noticeable pinpricks on the lower forward of the "FIRE" indicator. Right side of receiver has barely noticeable pinpricks just below the New York address. Hand grip screw shows evidence of turning. This in no way detracts from the extreme handsomeness of the deep lustrous blue finish and chocolate brown of the wood furnishings. Wood does show some light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine bright bore. Only the slightest of finish wear at the actuator slot indicating very little firing. Internals are 1921 parts. Original vintage New York address drum is in fine condition including mechanics with finish starting to thin. Magazines very fine. Web carriers also very fine and serviceable. When Thompson's with SNs under 1000 surface for sale it is noteworthy. To find one in this kind of original condition with such provenance and with only one owner from the orig police department is truly extraordinary. 52523-1 JWK66 (45,000-60,000) W/ACCESS