Auto-Ordnance Thompson Tommy Gun M1 .45 ACP Semi-Auto Rifle 16.5” TM1
SOLD FOR: $1,260.00
LSB#: WY250119BT023
Make: Auto-Ordnance
Model: M1 Tommy Gun (TM1)
Serial Number: M16315
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked with a bullet-shaped trademark stamp. The right side of the receiver is marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION WEST HURLEY, NEW YORK, U.S.A.”. The left side of the receiver is marked with “NO. M16315”, “THOMPSON SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE CALIBER .45 M1” “FIRE/SAFE”.
Barrel Length: 16.5” Smooth
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the muzzle. The rear sight is a fixed rear battle sight/aperture.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock, pistol grip, and handguard are walnut wood with smooth surfaces. The buttstock has a crossbolt, sling swivel, and metal buttplate with a trap door for a cleaning kit. The handguard has appropriate finger grooves and a sling swivel. The receivers are steel. The LOP is 16.55” from front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in Very Good overall condition. There are some compression marks in the wood surfaces with a few faint scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The buttstock and grip have some play between the receiver.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 30rd stick magazine in Very Good condition. The springs are strong and the leading edges are sharp.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. Bore rates 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows some scratches on the receiver as well as some pinprick pitting on top of the receiver above the magwell. The screw heads are sharp with some of them showing some signs of tooling and pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition. Please see photos for a better understanding of this Tommy Gun’s Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Total of one magazine.
Our Assessment: A Prohibition Era and World War II classic, this hefty semi-automatic firearm allows modern users to handle American history and look good at the same time. 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. This Semi-Auto M1 Tommy Gun accepts traditional stick magazines and could be your chance to own an impressive, if a bit infamous, part of Americana.
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-It’s not about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to shoot in the rain. – M.H.
