GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
EXCEEDINGLY FINE AND ATTRACTIVE COLT US NAVY OVERSTAMP THOMPSON MODEL 1921/28 WITH ORIGINAL DRUM (CURIO & RELIC). COLT 1921/28 NAVY OVERSTAMP THOMPSON 7065 45 ACP MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. 45 ACP. 12-1/2" bbl with unmarked Cutts compensator. Extremely fine high orig condition US Navy overstamp Thompson with British nitro proofs in a semi circle around bbl where it meets the receiver. Typical engraved "U.S. NAVY" above model marking on left side of receiver with "8" overstamping the "1". The Thompsons did not sell particularly well at first, and later the US Navy brought a significant number of them into service with the provision that they be modified with a heavier actuator with slower rate of fire primarily as an ammunition cost saving measure. Many of these US Navy guns also found their way to or from police departments and this one apparently is no exception as there are hand inscribed "CPD" markings on forend iron forward of magazine well. Included with this lot is one vintage "New York N.Y." 50 round drum with 1920 patent dates and one 20 round 1920's patent date magazine. Clear anchor proof mark visible at front of stock matching numbered upper and lower assemblies. 1928 model parts confirmed within receiver. 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, deep blue orig finish with some very slight loss of finish at the attachment points high edges between matching numbers upper and lower receiver with some fading and the occasional handling mark. Wood is extremely fine with some very light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Drum magazine has more of a dull, lustrous blue finish with a slight ding at the 5 o'clock position at the front edge. Patent date magazine has extremely fine lustrous blue finish. Pretty difficult to upgrade the condition of this US Navy Thompson which combines markings. What an attractive looking veteran! 53165-5 JWK (35,000-40,000) W/DRUM, BRITISH PROOFS