GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE LOW SN SQUARE SLOT COLT THOMPSON MODEL 1921AC MACHINE GUN WITH 50 ROUND DRUM (C & R).COLTTHOMPSON 1921125245W/CASE, DRUM, MAG, LINKMODERN; NFA; C&RCal. .45 ACP. 12-1/2" bbl. Very low SN Colt 1921 Thompson with Cutts logo compensator on "S" marked bbl, with correct walnut vertical forend. External SNs match. Includes one Auto-Ordnance Corp, "NEW YORK" marked 50 rnd drum, and one 30 rnd mag. 1921 internals with large diameter mainspring. Forward end of actuator slot is square as it should be on this low SN gun. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine as refinished with a deep lustrous blue finish on main parts including drum with buttplate a pleasing gray patina. Loss of finish at the high edges of the rear sight with some loss of finish visible on actuator through charging handle slot, and at back of lower assembly above hand grip. There are two barely noticeable dings at the center of the actuator slot. Forend and buttstock are a rich brown color with the hand grip less lustrous. Slight dings, a couple small chips, and handling marks on wooden furniture of vertical foregrip and pistol grip with light handling marks to buttstock. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine brilliant and bright. This is an extremely attractive looking Thompson with a great bore and low SN. Impressive sight. 52566-1 JWK114 (32,000-45,000)