Guns International #: 102796571
Seller's Inventory #: 24080207
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Guns International #: 102796571
Category - Class III - NFA - Full-Auto
- Auto Ordnance Rifles
Auto Ordnance Thompson M1928 Class III Submachine Gun
Description: This is a fairly accurate representation of the original 1928 pattern Thompson Sub-Machine Gun. It sports the classic finned barrel, ability to use both drum and stick mags, and has select fire capabilities, making it a Class III firearm. The rotating select-fire lever is separate from the safety lever. Auto-Ordnance is generally well-known for its semi-auto-only copies of the Thompson as well as the close copies of the M1 Carbine. Their Model 1927A1 is a popular firearm thanks to its very close appearance to the original Thompson sub-gun as it appeared in the late 1920s. Other versions are also available, one of which nearly duplicates the appearance of the U.S. Army’s Thompson M1A1 sub-guns used during the Second World War. However, prior to 1986, Auto-Ordnance also produced genuine select-fire M1928 Thompsons of which the present gun is a nice example. It was produced in 1977. The difference between the M1928 copy and the non-Class III M1927A1 is that the sub-gun has the original length barrel, while the ‘27A1 has a longer barrel and fires from a closed bolt to prevent full-auto conversions. The Thompson Sub-Machine Gun was originally created by Brigadier General John T. Thompson to replace the longer bolt-action rifles then in service, such as the ’03 Springfield rifle. While in hindsight this would not have worked due to the sub-gun’s short effective range, it did point the way towards the future of military arms with respect to full-auto rifles. The trench fighting which in World War One certainly indicated the need for a compact (compared to the rifle), fully automatic weapon for use in confined spaces. The appearance on the battlefield of the famous German SMG, the Schmeisser MP18, could only have validated the existence and need for BG Thompson’s weapon in the eyes of other Army generals and the Ordnance Dept. Ultimately, the Thompson would see use in many conflicts worldwide, similar to the later AK47. It would also see extensive use on both sides of the law during the 1930s, becoming the iconic gangster weapon. It during this time frame that the Thompson garnered the nicknames “Tommy Gun” and “Chicago Typewriter”. One advantage that the older versions of the Thompson had over the later M1A1 was the vertical grip. This allowed for far better control when firing the gun. The simple horizontal grip on the M1A1 gave that SMG its one notable flaw, a tendency to “buck up” when fired in longer bursts. The M1A1 was also limited to its stick magazines and could not use the drum magazine. Since the drums were usually unreliable in mud and dirt, this was not as much of a handicap as it sounds. The M1928 shown here is in superb shape with very little, if any, wear. The bore is in superb shape while there is little wear of the finish though the pivot plate has an unusual, splotched look to it. The wood furniture exhibits normal handling wear. Removal of the stock to facilitate disassembly of the lower is done with the simple push of a button in both cases. With respect to operation, it could be argued that this SMG is as mechanically fit as the day it left the factory. Operation of the selector lever is simple and straight forward. If the lever is rotated toward the shooter the gun is set to semi-auto-only fire. If it is rotated so that it points down-range, it is set to full auto. The M1928 comes with two 30-round stick magazines and one 50-round drum mag. Price: $24,999.95 Rifle Caliber: .45 ACP Manufacturer: Auto-Ordnance Model: Model 1928 Serial Number: RPL111645A Barrel Length: 10.5 inches (266.7 mm) barrel only, 12.625 inches (320.675 mm) w/compensator. Bore Info: Rifled, 6 grooves, 1:16 inches (1 in 406 mm) RH twist Ejectors: Auto-ejection Condition: Used - Excellent Barrels: Carbon steel Barrel Type: Finned Action: Blowback, Open-Bolt, select-fire Triggers: Single trigger Stock: American Walnut, separate shoulder stock and pistol grip Fore End: American Walnut, Foregrip Butt Pad: Metal plate LOP: 16.75 inches (425.45 mm) Finish: Blued Weight: 10.8 lbs. Sights: Open rear with adjustable ladder, blade front, sight radius 22.0 inches (559 mm). Manufacture Date: 1977 Extras: One spare 30-round, one 50-round drum Case: Hard case Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102796571
Seller's Inventory #: 24080207
Guns International #: 102796571
Seller's Inventory #: 24080207