Thompson Model 1927 A3 .22 LR 16.5″ Semi-Auto Carbine Violin Case

SOLD FOR: $1,485.00

LSB#: LSBN260823CC003

Make: Auto-Ordnance / Thompson

Model: Model of 1927 A3

Serial Number: T1330

Year of Manufacture: Circa late 1970s–1980s

Caliber: .22 LR

Action Type: Semi-Automatic Carbine, fed by detachable magazine.

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “MODEL OF 1927 A3 / NO. T1330” and “THOMPSON SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE / .22 L.R. CARTRIDGE.” The selector area is marked “FIRE” and “SAFE.” Additional manufacturer and address markings are present on the receiver.

Barrel Length: 16.5″, finned.

Sights / Optics: The rifle is equipped with a blade front sight and a rear sight mounted to the receiver.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is a three-piece smooth hardwood set consisting of a detachable shoulder stock, vertical foregrip, and pistol grip. The buttstock has a straight comb and is fitted with a checkered black polymer buttplate. The stocks show only light handling wear and are in Excellent overall condition with no notable chips or cracks observed. The LOP measures 17″ from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate.

Type of Finish: Blued / Black

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no notable erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 95% of its original finish. The balance shows light operational and handling wear, with scattered thinning and minor marks consistent with use and storage. The wood furniture remains in Excellent condition.

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly.  We did not fire this firearm.
As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: The rifle comes with one curved stick magazine and one drum magazine. Both show light storage and handling wear.

Box & Accessories: Included is a fitted hard case with yellow interior, detachable shoulder stock, vertical foregrip, stick magazine, drum magazine, and a screw driver tool .

Our Assessment: The Thompson Model 1927 A3 was Auto-Ordnance’s rimfire adaptation of the iconic Thompson pattern, giving shooters the unmistakable profile and handling characteristics of the famous carbine in economical .22 LR. These rifles retain many of the visual cues associated with the Thompson, including the finned barrel, distinctive receiver profile, detachable buttstock, pistol grip, and vertical foregrip, making them an especially interesting variation for a Thompson-focused collection.

This example presents very well, retaining the great majority of its original finish with an excellent three-piece hardwood furniture set and a strong, bright bore. The fitted case, stick magazine, drum magazine, and detachable furniture make this a particularly appealing package. A Model 1927 A3 in this configuration offers both considerable display appeal and an unusual rimfire entry into the Thompson collecting field. Please see our photos and good luck with your bid!-C.M.