Colt 1921 full automatic class iii thompson submachine gun. Sheriff to auction off 1921 thompson submachine gun valued at. Discussion in weapons started by colletorww2, oct 24, 2010. In addition, the cdl provides tools that support the construction of online information services for research. Please check order page to see if the model you would like is currently in stock. The latest versions just used that number because it sounded neat. The thompson model 1921 and its characteristic dual pistol grips went on the market march 1921. The colt model 1921 thompson used by fbi agents in the ohio raid that killed outlaw pretty boy floyd is available at auction.
From rum running gangsters leaving a message with a chicago typewriter to a marine on the beach at iwo jima laying down fire with his tommy gun, the thompson is part of our history and culture. The radiola grand was the deluxe radio receiver from rcawestinghouse for 1923. Handbook of the thompson submachine gun model 1928 model 1921. Lot detail n iconic and very handsome colt thompson 1921. I recently purchased a thompson 1927a1 tommy gun, semiauto, made by autoordnance. Using this api is not encouraged, since its not officially available and it has been reverse engineered. First it is marked pol on the nose piece, im wondering if it is short for police. Then on the stock it is marked indonesia with other text above it that i cannot make out yet. The recoil spring is the same for 19281928a1 and m1m1a1 guns. Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Thompson disconnector spring thompson disconnector spring. The first split for t took place on march 20, 1998.
Nem is a gold producer, which is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and production of gold and copper properties in united states, australia, ghana, peru, and suriname. When we went out to shoot it the first time, it jammed something stupid. The chinese did make copies of the thompson, all that i have seen photos of closely resemble the model 1928. Im doing my best to duplicate original thompson stocks. Despite its relatively short service life, the thompson is still recognized. Remington built the wood components for those 15,000 guns and no factory has since then duplicated the lines and wood finish. To show whats at stake, im going to show some of the guns that appear in these video games.
At least the later wwii savage and auto ordnance guns with cutts were threaded, and no us or british ordnance manual ive ever seen describes anything but removal methods for the threaded and pinned cutts guns. The original thompson 19211928 guns with cutts compensator were all threaded. In later versions this piece was eliminated and the stock permanently bolts to the receiver. We purchased this from a police dep for sale by kiesler police supply on gunsamerica 907735464. Why the world still fears the tommy gun the national interest. I am unable to pull the bolt all the way to the rear. Thompson model 1921 submachine gun with 20round box. Monitor your cases, find the right experts, and draft, organize, and share documents with the thomson reuters suite of litigation solutions. Original colt thompson stock with anchor serial number on stock and butt plate match, includes has original hardware. I plan on doing a semi conversion of it after i complete my bren, pps41, suomi m31. Thompson center arms rifle parts for thompson center, thompson center arms pistol barrel parts, thompson center hunting scope mounts and accessories, thompson center arms thompson center gun parts, single thompson center rifle parts, k98 stock, shotgun barrel parts for thompson center, steel part thompson center arms rifle parts, thompson. Feb 29, 2016 parts kit comes with everything pictured.
Designed to replace the unsuccessful aeriola grand with its ballast tubes and strange circuit adjustments one had to pull tubes to lower the volume. Thompson submachine gun 3d cad model library grabcad. Typical markings on receiver with visible serial numbers matching. Browse our inventory of new and used thompson pumps for sale near you at. The original colt thompson 1921 submachine gun was a thing of beauty. Own the machine gun that possibly killed pretty boy floyd. Will a normal thompson m1a1m1 stock fit in my m1928a1, and the same with.
The company was founded by william boyce thompson on may 2, 1921 and is headquartered in greenwood village, co. The only things i have left are 1 ny drum unnumbered and my only colt1921 actuator. Thompson pumps for sale 47 listings machinerytrader. The rca corporation was a major american electronics company, which was founded as the radio corporation of america in 1919. Nov 29, 2018 the colt model 1921 thompson used by fbi agents in the ohio raid that killed outlaw pretty boy floyd is available at auction. Buttplate finish thinning and turning a brown patina with thinning to a gray at the high.
The colt 1921 thompson without compensator is the scarcer of the original 1921 models to find as many had a cutts compensator added later. A module to make trades with the private robinhood api. I recently purchased a demilled thompson at the gun show last week, im trying to figure out roughly whenwherewhat it was used for. As a firearms auction house, we have one common goal with our consignors.
Hade platform financial information software with data. This particular model is the m1921 taac, which came in the gangster and military configuration. Find the latest thomson reuters corp tri stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing. The serial number is 5239, and is matching on receiver and trigger group. This thompson carbine, intended for civilian, law enforcement and military sales, can be fitted. This is an example of an early production model 1921 thompson submachine gun as produced by the colt firearms company circa 1921 22. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Two large, very heavy quarto hardbound volumes bound in silverdecorated maroon leatherette. Colt 1921 a1 thompson machine gun for sale ultimate firearm. The 1928 variant can be disassembled easily by first detaching the stock. Traveling to virginia to discuss and shoot the thompson sub machine gun. The wood in in good condition with some scratches but im sure it can be cleaned up nicely in buy wants. Jhb inspection mark very clear on right side of receiver with crisp clear lettering and sharp edges throughout.
Thompson butt stock screw long thompson long screw for butt stock. Warburtons ltd company profile and news bloomberg markets. This is a beautiful example of an early production model 1921 thompson submachine gun as produced by the colt firearms company circa 192122. Stock and forend parts for thompson center rifles for sale. I typically stain to try and match what a vintage well cared for 1921 might look like. Handbook of the thompson submachine gun model 1928 model. The new gun, designated the model of 1921, was introduced in 1921. Speaking of the thompson, offers a selection of spare parts for the firearm, including the newlymanufactured thompson buttstock slide.
Everything you need to know about buying stock and forend parts for thompson center rifles. I would rate the condition of the weapon at 85% condition. Will a normal thompson m1a1m1 stock fit in my m1928a1, and the same with the hand guard and grip. I contacted autoordnancetechnical and they told me there is nothing that can be done. I dont know if this is a copy of the m1921 thompson or a modified original but i. View amzn business summary and other industry information. Models include 6 in, 6jscen, 6vddst3, 4jscm, 6ht, 12jscj, 4 in.
The m1928a1 had provisions for box magazines and drums the drums were disliked because of their tendency to rattle and jam. Thompson in 1918 which became infamous during the prohibition era, being a signature weapon of various organized crime syndicates in the united states. This specific submachine gun remains in its early original 1921 configuration. The thompson model 1921 and its characteristic dual pistol grips. It was a common sight in the media of the time, being used by both law enforcement officers and criminals. The 1921 flood caused death, destruction, new regulations. Both the metalwork and the wood stock are in excellent order.
The thompson submachine gun is an american submachine gun invented by john t. This cataloger likes this model for a very simple straightforward reason. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. The thompson m1a1 was a production simplified version of the famous. Thompson submachine gun 4 world war ii in 1938, the thompson submachine gun was adopted by the u.
Litigation software and services from thomson reuters help you manage the litigation process easily and accurately. Can anyone tell me if vintage 1928 thompson stocks forward grip, pistol grip and stock can be installed on these new carbines. Field stripping and reassembly of the model 1928 thompson submachine gun duration. Thompson 1921 submachine gun replica allied deactivated guns. Thompson 1928a butt stock hardware 3d cad model library.
Tuscarawas county sheriff orvis campbell holds the thompson model 1921 machine gun that is one of the weapons that will be auctioned off. Colt thompson model 1927a, sa carbine made 1921 for sale at. The thompson submachine gun is arguably the most iconic 20th century american firearm. Kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library console living room software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd. Here we have an original thompson model if 1921 removable stock in great used condition. The company is the mitsubishi, caterpillar and jungheinrich fork lift dealer in alabama and northwest florida, and the hyundai forklift dealer in georgia. Company profile page for warburtons ltd including stock price, company news, press releases, executives, board members, and contact information. The company was founded by william boyce thompson on may 2, 1921 and is headquartered in greenwood village, colorado, usa. World war iiera m1 variants and rpb models field strip more easily than the m1921.
This is an original autoordnance factory conversion of a colt made model 1921 thompson submachine gun. I was thinking about buying a kahr thompson 1927 sbr. Cofounder john tagliaferro thompson, formerly a brigadiergeneral in the u. The internals appear original to the gun, including the 1921 style actuator. The california digital library supports the assembly and creative use of the worlds scholarship and knowledge for the university of california libraries and the communities they serve. In fact, mickey thompson is continually working with top racers to optimize the construction and compounds of their et drag slicks to fit every drag race class and give you an edge over the competition. Very fine specimen of a colt 1921 thompson with cutts compensator retaining original 1921 internal parts and correct cartouched buttstock. While the thompson in the photo does resemble a model 1923, the bipod is completely different as well as the foregrip. Stock sets are available in a variety of fancy grade woods for those who might desire it, but by far the most common request is standard straight grain wood to match original design. Jhb inspection mark not visible on right side of receiver. I was like, great and ready to give him his money back, but we went through about 100 maybe 200 rounds and it completely smoothed outhes had zero problems with it since, with the exception of an old drum mag but i think he has a couple of other drums that work fine with it.
It was initially a wholly owned subsidiary of general electric ge. If somehow, this is off of a colt, this would be the cheapist colt made thompson item out there. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. The serial number was 4 below 5000, exactly as we requested. Furniture included a pistol grip, detachable wooden shoulder stock and either.
Since the remaining inventory of the coltmade thompsons was. I can barely pull it back far enough to cock it, but not far enough to chamber a round. Thompson buttstock slide newlymanufactured buttstock slide. But it wasnt until february 14, 1929 that the thompson submachine gun earned its reputation worldwide in the famous st. Army ordnance department, led a team that two years later produced a handheld weapon of a class for which he coined the term submachine gun. This was a 2 for 1 split, meaning for each share of t owned presplit, the shareholder now owned 2 shares. This video is thick with a knowledge blast from my good friend steve. Mickey thompson et drag slicks are designed for consistent ets and maximum traction using realworld research and development. The bank was known as chase manhattan bank until it merged with j. The m1921 had a shoulder stock and foregrip and fired the. Wts other thompson 1928a1 complete parts kit\w demilled. The thompson buttstock slide is a piece found on the buttstock that provides for quick attachmentdetachment of the buttstock from the receiver.
Thompson 1921 1928 plunger assembly for rear sight, good. Colt, thompson, 1921ac nfa market board sturmgewehr. Step model of hardware that attaches to the thompson 1928a stock and mates with the receiver. Handbook of the thompson submachine gun model 1928 model 1921 tommy thompson semiautomatic carbine 1927. This particular model 1921 a1 is in absolutely mint condition. This is a splendid position to take on the part of mr.
You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. By pushing a button, the stock will slip off the receiver and make for compact storage. Also, check out our patreon page if you enjoy our program, and. Find great deals on ebay for thompson stock and m1a1 thompson stock. I first held this thompson on november 15, 1975, at the birmingham, alabama civic center, at a gun show. The shoulder stock is a bit loose not so that you would notice when firing but if you get hold of it it wrattles a bit, but it. One matte finish original 3rd model new york, ny 50 round drum is included. The thompson smg is probably one of the most famous and easily recognized smgs ever produced and made infamous during the prohibition and gangland warfare era by both u. Many guns were supplied to britain and the ussr through the lendlease program during ww2.