Guns International #: 100571183

Category - Class III - NFA - Full-Auto

Category
Class III - NFA - Full-Auto

Pair of Bridgeport Thompson Submachine Gun Type L 50 rd. Drum Magazine

Description:
For Sale:   Original WWI era Thompson Bridgeport Type L 50 Round Drum Magazine

After taking over control of Auto-Ordnance in 1939, Russell Maguire contracted the Universal Metal Stamping Co. of New Haven, Conn. to produce the Thompson Submachine Gun 50 round Type L drums for World Ward II. The drums came to be known as “Bridgeport Address” “L” drum.
There is a “U” stamped on the front and back face plates of each of these drums. Front shows the Thompson “Bullet” logo. See pp. 336 and 337 “Thompson: the American Legend”, by Tracie L. Hill.

                                        Front Markings:
                                     MAGAZINE TYPE “L”
                              THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN
                                   50 CARTRIDGES CAL. 45
                          FOR THE 1921 MODEL WIND TO 9 CLICKS
                          FOR THE 1928 MODEL WIND TO 11 CLICKS
                                                   U

                                    Thompson “bullet” logo
                                WIND TO 9 OR 11 CLICKS

                                      Back Markings:
                              AUTO -ORDNANCE CORP.
                             BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUIT
                                   REGISTERED IN THE
                                      U.S. PATENT OFFICE
                                                   U

This drum is in Excellent overall condition. There is a small dent on the rear cover, but it is not near the spiral feeding system and will function flawlessly. There is some grease inside the drum that appears in the photos.

NOT FOR SALE WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
CHECK LOCAL AND STATE LAWS BEFORE BUYING.
NO INTERNATIONAL SALES
NO FFL REQUIRED. 

Insured shipping within the continental USA via UPS or USPS ground is $25.00. Alaska and Hawaii rates are available upon request. Will ship within 48 hours of receipt of verified funds. Cashier Check or Money Order only . 

SOLD

Manufacturer: Universal Metal Stamping Co.
Model: Type L 50 rd. Thompson Drum Magazine
Condition: Excellent