GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
TRULY STELLAR ORIGINAL CONDITION COLT 1921/28 NAVY OVER-STAMP THOMPSON MACHINE GUN IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH ACCESSORIES (C&R). COLT 1921/28 NAVY OVERSTAMP 9507 45ACP MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. 45 ACP. 12-1/4" bbl. This absolutely fabulous condition Colt US Navy marked Model 1921/28 over-stamp Thompson was formerly in the personal collection of James L. Ballou, author of the noted Browning Automatic Rifle reference book, A Rock and a Hard Place. This specimen comes in its orig hard carry case with one orig New York address 50 rnd drum, four 20 rnd magazines; two un-marked and the other two with "August 24 1920" patent dates. Brass cleaning rod with 45 Cal. brush also included. Buttstock has anchor proof mark. US Navy engraved above model on left side of receiver. Cutts logo on top front of compensator with square cut-out slots. External SNs match. Photocopy of registration form showing James Lester Ballou as transferee included. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This weapon is fully transferable as Curio & Relic eligible on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible. PROVENANCE: James Lester Ballou Collection. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine with brilliant shiny bore. Very crisp mechanics. Orig finish is outstanding with some slight wear to the finish where actuator knob contacts slot of receiver. Metal parts retain a moderate coating of preservative grease to include drums and magazines. 1928 internals as would be expected in extremely fine condition. Wood is likewise, extremely fine with only the slightest of handling marks, the only blemish being at the toe of the vertical foregrip the wood has a near perfect repair where a chip had come loose and has been expertly glued back in place. Black hard case with blue liner in very fine condition with only some light brassing to the leather reinforced corners, key included. This is without a doubt the finest condition US Navy over-stamp Thompson this cataloger has ever seen. It will appeal to both the classic Thompson and US military collector enthusiast. One of the best of its kind, with very attractive estimate! 52517-5 JWK67 (28,000-38,000)