GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
VERY FINE COLT U.S. NAVY MODEL 1921/28 AC OVERSTAMP THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). COLT THOMPSON 1921/28 NAVY 13226 45 ACP MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. .45 ACP. Bbl 12 1/2" w/ compensator. Fine example of the U.S. Navy overstamp Thompson w/diamond logo Cutts compensator and matching upper and lower receiver assemblies. Typical "U.S. Navy" added engraved marking over model and SN on left side w/correct "8" overstamped over "1". Anchor proof mark present at front end of buttstock. 1928 parts verified within receiver with unknurled cocking handle. Additional 1928 parts included are a knurled parkerized actuator w/recoil spring and buffer assembly. Also included is a 50-rd "Bridgeport" drum, an orig "New York, N.Y." 1920s patent date "L" drum and 2 30-rd magazines. The Colt Thompson machine gun exhibited the highest levels of fit and finish. Specimens w/the Cutts compensator and "U.S. Navy" markings are among the most desirable to historical collectors. 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 is fine to very fine. Lustrous blue orig finish, some wear to gray patina where the actuator rides in the receiver, and also thinning to a pleasing gray patina on the Cutts compensator. There is also some thinning to the finish at the high edges, right side of receiver w/a finger nail-sized area of a pinprick oxidation on the lower assembly below the patent dates. There is a noticeable scratch parallel to the SN on the lower assembly, which is not visible when stock is attached. Buttplate finish has also thinned to a gray patina w/small area of brown corrosion at the 7 o'clock position with a small area of scattered brown pick pricks at the 12 o'clock position. Bridgeport drum in fine orig dull blue finish. New York drum has very fine black enamel paint coverage over some pitting at the 5 o'clock position on rear side with a couple of scrapes across 1 patent date under the enamel. Spare actuator is a parkerized blue finish. Stock exhibits some handling marks and wear to the finish, particularly near the toe. Vertical fore grip and handgrip quite fine with a small crack on the right side of the fore grip which does not affect serviceability. Stick magazines are a very fine, deep lustrous blue. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is fine to very fine, brilliant and bright with some firing residue in evidence. 53166-1 JWK (30,000-45,000)