May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/28/2020
This is a very attractive Savage manufactured (“S” Prefix) 1928 Thompson with matching numbered upper and lower assemblies, 4-slot Cutts compensator, vertical forend, flip-up rear Lyman sight with New York address on right side of receiver. No magazine present. “S” prefix SN followed by “NAC” on left side of receiver. Broad arrow proof mark above a crown and above “E7/E” just forward of ejection port. This indicates it was returned to the United States from Great Britain through Numrich Arms Corporation. Buttstock is fitted with bottom mounted sling swivel. Internal parts are 1928 parts. No magazine present. PROVENANCE: The Class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance are near excellent as refinished, a deep lustrous blue. About 96% on metal surfaces with some loss were the actuator meets top of receiver. Wood is fine with some dings, scratches and a couple small gouges but this does not detract from the fine appearance of this firearm. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is fine with strong rifling and lots of shine. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. This is a fine example of a highly desirable Thompson model in a classic configuration. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-078
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Auto Ordnance