Auto-Ordnance 1927-A1 Commando Carbine .45 ACP T1-C Thompson Tommy Gun
SOLD FOR: $1476
WOA#: WY230112JA008
Make: Auto-Ordnance
Model: Model of 1927 A1
Serial Number: KB1604
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Blowback with Detachable Magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked with a bullet-shaped trademark stamp. The right side of the receiver is marked with the US Patents and “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A.”. The left side of the receiver is marked with “MODEL OF 1927 A1 NO. KB1604” “THOMPSON SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE CALIBER .45 AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGE” “FIRE/SAFE”. The rear sight is marked with numbers”1-6”.
Barrel Length: 16”. 18” including the compensator
Sights / Optics: Blade front and open rear adjustable
Stock Configuration & Condition: The fixed buttstock, pistol grip, and forestock are black polymer with smooth lightly textured surfaces. The receivers are steel. The LOP is 17” from front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in Excellent overall condition. There are no signs of scratches or handling wear. The buttstock has its cross bolt and washer but is missing its retaining lug. Please see photos.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: The Rifle retains about 99% of its original finish. There are some light scratches on the sides of the receiver but mostly on the left side. The rest of the rifle remains very clean and mostly free from any light scratches. The screw heads are sharp and serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle rates in about Fine overall condition.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This Thompson comes with its original Auto-Ordnance Hard Case, Owners Manual, Chamber Lock, and 30 round box magazine.
Our Assessment: The Thompson submachine gun (also known as the “Tommy Gun”, “Chicago Typewriter”, “Chicago Piano”, or “Trench Broom”) is a blowback-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed selective-fire submachine gun, invented by the United States Army Brigadier general John T. Thompson in 1918. It was originally designed to break the stalemate of trench warfare of World War I, but was not finished until after the war ended. The Thompson first saw use by the United States Marine Corps during the Banana Wars, as well as having some initial use by the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Irish Republican Army, the Republic of China, and the FBI (following the Kansas City Massacre). The firearm became notorious during the Prohibition era, used as a signature weapon of various organized crime syndicates in the United States in the 1920s. It was a common sight in the media at the time, and was used by both law enforcement officers and criminals. The firearm was widely adopted by the U.S. military during World War II, and was used extensively by the Allied troops during the war. It was designated as the M1928A1, M1 and M1A1 during this time. More than 1.5 million military Thompson submachine guns were produced during World War II. It is the first weapon to be labeled and marketed as a “submachine gun”.
Not to be confused with an original from the 30’s, this modern rendition is the closest thing most free Americans can own and appreciate. Auto-Ordnance is the original and king of the Thompson firearms world and this pristine Tommy Gun is the Safe Queen every arsenal deserves. With its original case, magazine, and mixed prohibition era/modern aesthetic what more could one want?! Please see our photos, specs below, and good luck on your bid!