Guns International #: 102802258
Seller's Inventory #: 1616

Category - Thompson Semi-Auto Subguns - Class III - NFA - Full-Auto

Category
Thompson Semi-Auto Subguns
Class III - NFA - Full-Auto

INDIANA NATIONAL GAURD COLT MODEL 1921 THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN, CLASS III/NFA C&R FULL TRANSFERABLE MACHINE GUN 45 ACP 10.5" BARREL

Description:
INDIANA NATIONAL GAURD COLT MODEL 1921 THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN, CLASS III/NFA C&R FULL TRANSFERABLE MACHINE GUN 45 ACP 10.5" BARREL  
ACCORDING TO THE LETTER INCLUDED WITH THE FIREARM FROM THE AUTO-ORDNANCE COMPANY OF MALIBU CALIFORNIA THIS 1921 THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN WAS ONE OF 10 SHIPPED TO GENERAL HARRY B SMITH, ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE INDIANA NATIONAL GAURD JULY 29TH 1922, PR THE RECORDS INN HERIGSTADS COLT THOMSON SUBMACHINE GUN (PAGE 213) TGUS THOMPSON IS LISTED AS A "1921A" AS FIRST SHIPPED TO GENERAL H.B. SMITH ON 7/29/1922 AS PART OF THE 10 GUN SHIPMENT, THEN SHIPPED AS A 1912AC TO INDIAN STATE PRISON AT AN UNLISTED DATE AS PART OF AN 11 GUN SHIPMENT THEN WAS LISTED AS IN THE POSSESSION OF A DEALER IN CINCINNATI OHIO IN 1970. IN 1971, A DEALER IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, PURCHASED THE FIREARM FROM THERE. IT WAS IN OREGON AND ENDED UP IN A PRIVATE COLLECTION FROM THERE. 
THOMPSON IS KNOWN AS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS SUBMACHINE GUNS IN THE WORLD; WHILE ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS WOULD ALLOW LATER DESIGNS TO MATCH OR EXCEED THE THOMPSON PERFORMANCE, NONE OF THEM HAVE ACHIEVED THE RECOGNITION THAT THOMPSON HAS ACHIEVED. THE THOMPSON, A PRODUCT OF THE OLD SCHOOL HAND CRAFTSMANSHIP SYMOMYMOUS WITH THE ROARING 20'S AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION, WAS FOUND ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LAW DURING THE GANGLAND ERA OF AMERICAN HISTORY. ALSO SERVED ON ALLIED FRONTS OF WORLD WAR II, WHERE IT STOOD TALL AMONG ITS MORE COST-EFFECTIVE STAMPED STEEL SUBSTITUTES. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 15,000 SETS OF 1921 PARTS WERE PRODUCED AND LATER USED TO PRODUCE THE MORE SUCCESSFUL VERSION OF THE M1928A1 CONFIGURATION, MAKING THESE EARLY 1921 SMGS A VERY SCARCE FIREARM. BLADE FRONT AND FOLDING ADJUSTABLE REAR PEEP SIGHTS, WITH UNNUMBERED CUTTS COMPENSATOR AS OUTFITTED IN THE AC CONFIGURATION. ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY COOLING BARREL FINS ON THE BARREL. THE MODEL ADNA DDRESS MARKINGS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RECEIVER AND THE AUTO ORDNANCE PATENTS, AND THE ADDRESS ON THE RIGHT NEXT TO THE JHB INSPECTION MARK ON MAJOR JOHN BARRETT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE EJECTION PORT. THE TRIGGER HOUSING IS NUMBERED TO MATCH THE RECEIVER WITH A SET OF FULL FUNCTIONAL SELECTORS AND SAFETY SWITCHES. THE BOLT IS STILL FITTED WITH AN EARLY BRASS "BLISH LOCK DEVICE" ARTICULATED FIRING PIN, AS WELL AS A FELT PADDED SPRING STEEL OILER AND PROPER 1921 PATTERN LARGE SPRING AND SPRING GUIDE. ALSO, THE FIREARM WAS FITTED WITH A PARKERIZED BRIDGEPORT PRODUCTION 50-ROUND "L" DRUM MAGAZINE, A PAIR OF FINGER GROOVER PISTOL GRIPS, AND A DETACHABLE SHOULDER STOCK. INCLUDED WITH THE RIFLE IS ALSO A 20-ROUND STICK MAGAZINE TAN CANVAS DRUM MAGAZINE POUCH ALONG WITH  AUTO ORDINANCE CATALOG AND DOCUMENTS PROVING ITS HISTORY.  VERY FINE OVERALL CONDITION WITH SOME MONIR HANDLING MARKS; THE STOCK DOES HAVE A SMALL CRACK. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT SOME POINT IN TIME. 
NOTE: THIS FIREARM IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT (NFA( FULLY TRANSFERABLE FIREARM. 

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45 ACP
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN
Serial Number: 1616
Barrel Length: 10.5
Bore: EXCELLENT
Condition: EXCELLENT
Metal Condition: EXCELLENT
Wood Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Action: FULL AUTO SELECTABLE
Stock: WALNUT
Finish: MATTE BLACK
Sights: STANDARD FACTORY SIGHTS
Item Location: Florida