April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2023
Highly collectible original early 100 round drum for a Colt Model 1921 Thompson. Marked on faceplate "MAGAZINE TYPE "C" / THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN / 100 CARTRIDGES CAL. 45 / WIND TO 15 CLICKS / NO.2841". Marked on the backplate "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP / NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A. / PATENTED / JULY 27 1920 DEC. 7. 1920 / NO.2841". Correct nickel rotor. Winding key is unmarked. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is over 90% original matte finish thinning to a gray patina, particularly at the high edges. Close inspection reveals a small spot of brown patina at the 7 o'clock position at the rear bottom edge of the body. Markings are clear. Feed lips and mounting rails are near excellent. Spring tension is good. A scarce and highly collectible Thompson accessory for the dedicated Colt Thompson collector. JWK-2022-11-93