Description
WWII US Model of 1928 A1 Thompson Submachine Gun – Rare Old Spec Deactivation
An exceptionally tidy, highly collectible example of the iconic WWII US Military Model of 1928 A1 Thompson Submachine Gun (.45 ACP). This Tommy Gun is in beautiful condition throughout, displaying an authentic, honest military finish and rich, well-maintained wooden furniture. It represents a premier addition for any serious collector of WWII or 20th-century firearms.
This piece retains its highly desirable, pre-1995 “Old Spec” deactivation status. Unlike modern restrictive deactivations, this early compliance specification permits a full range of mechanical movements, allowing the user to cock, dry-fire, and field-strip the weapon natively.
Key Features & Historic Markings:
- Receiver & Serial Identification: Stamped cleanly “US MODEL OF 1928 A1” with the serial number “S-184573”. The “S” prefix confirms historical production by Savage Arms under contract for the Auto-Ordnance Corporation.
- Ordnance Inspections: Features the highly sought-after “RLB” inspector initials of Colonel Roy L. Bowlin (Chief of the Rochester Ordnance District), neatly stamped alongside the official US military crossed-cannon ordnance acceptance wheel.
- Receiver Spines: Deeply roll-stamped with the iconic “TOMMY GUN” trademark emblem on the top block, alongside standard Auto-Ordnance Corporation patent dates and Bridgeport, Connecticut manufacturer lines.
- Premium Hardware: Equipped with the early-pattern finned cooling barrel, a top-mounted knurled cocking handle, an original Lyman flip-up rear aperture ladder sight, and a factory-stamped Cutts Compensator.
Included Accessories:
- 20-Round Box Magazine: Correct pattern .45 automatic cartridge stick magazine in clean condition.
- Military Web Sling: Period-correct tan canvas sling with secure brass-finished hardware.
- Quick-Release Buttstock: Features the early fully-removable wooden buttstock assembly with a tight, functional release lever mechanism.
A rare, investment-grade opportunity to secure an iconic, matching-numbers WWII submachine gun in its most mechanically functional deactivation
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