May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/13/2025
This is a very nice example of a Thompson originally manufactured as an M1 model, but later government converted to M1A1 specifications. One can see from the markings on the left side of the receiver that they were originally “M1” and that the “A1” was added. There is an M1A1 bolt with a fixed firing pin in this gun. Two 30 round magazines are included with this lot as well as an original No-Buckl sling, and a spare buttstock which had been reworked and fitted with a hard rubber butt-plate and had the rear sling swivel recess plugged with a cover. Right side of receiver marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT U.S.A.” Top of receiver behind L-type rear sight with protective ears is marked “U.S. PROPERTY”. Both the M1 and the M1A1 Thompsons have the cocking handle/actuator on the right side as opposed to the top of the receiver. The M1A1 Thompson will not accept drum magazines, only stick magazines. Thompson Bullet Logo on the top of the receiver with crossed cannon proofs on left side of the receiver near the chamber. Electronic NFA registry indicates “AUTO ORDNANCE” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent matte blue government arsenal refinish, with fantastic looking wood. There are some slight handling marks, but the attractiveness of the wood really stands out. Most, if not nearly all, World War II issued M1 and M1A1 Thompsons underwent arsenal refurbishment after WWII. Bore of this gun is near excellent, shiny and bright with firing residue. Bolt face is near excellent. This is a select-fire machine gun. This is an exceedingly attractive specimen indeed. 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 2025-05-012.
Accessories
2 Magazines, Additional Stock
Manufacturer
Auto Ordnance