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Lot 1655:U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun

December 4th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1655:U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun

December 4th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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U.S. Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun

The final wartime revision of the Thompson Submachine Gun, the M1A1 replaced the articulated firing pin in the bolt with a fixed pin on the bolt face, which by that point had become the de-facto standard for SMG bolt design. The barrel is an earlier "AC" pattern, with a blade sight on the "Thompson" marked Cutts compensator and the signature cooling fins, and the rear sight a one-piece fixed peep sight with integral protective wings marked "J". The receiver is marked "U.S./PROPERTY" on top, with the 3-line model and S/N markings on the left side, 2-line address on the right, and faint "GEG" and "FJA" inspector marks near the breech. The blued trigger housing is numbered "644642. Fitted with a grooved horizontal forearm, pistol grip, and a fixed buttstock with a smooth steel buttplate. Included with the lot is a soft case and eleven extra stick magazines (chiefly Seymore Products production).

ConditionVery fine as assembled and refinished. The receiver shows 97% plus reparkerization, with some areas of covered-over pitting and mild handling marks and spotting overall. The barrel shows a strong high-polish blue with a loose Cutts compensator, and the trigger housing retains most of the finish, with spotting on much of the surface, edge wear, and a number of scuffs and tool marks on the right side. The furniture is good as cleaned/sanded, with mild handling marks. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.
Details
ManufacturerAuto Ordnance Corp
ModelM1A1
TypeMachine gun
Serial number
ClassClass III
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel10 1/2 inch round
Finishparkerized/blue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views5882
Catalog page329
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