GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
FANTASTIC, COLT 1921 AC THOMPSON MACHINE GUN, FORMERLY FROM OKLAHOMA POLICE DEPT. (CURIO & RELIC). COLT 1921 THOMPSON 7519 45 ACP MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. .45. 12 1/2" bbl. Simply an utterly fantastic condition Colt 1921 AC Thompson machine gun w/ matching upper and lower assemblies, anchor proof mark, stock and includes 1 orig type "L" New York, N.Y. U.S.A. 1920 patent dates drum. Drum rotor a blued steel replacement. 1921 internal parts with receivber. Cutts compensator unmarked. Lyman adjustable rear sight w/ Thompson bullet logo forward of rear sight base. 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 extremely fine orig deep lustrous blue finish w/ only some slight high edge thinning of finish at rear of receiver, with the metal to the rear of the handgrip just starting to show a brown patina, and a latch scratch across the lower assemblies SN. Butt plate exhibits high edge wear to a gray patina. Wood is exceedingly attractive with slight handling marks. Drum is very fine, lustrous blue re-finish w/ some scattered raised pin prick corrosion at front w/ somewhat more noticeable pitting on back side. Mechanics are crisp, bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright, compensator clean, bolt face just fantastic. Consignor states this gun was originally from an Oklahoma police department. 53170-5 JWK (28,000-35,000)