Thompson Model 1927A1 .45 ACP 10 3/4″ Semi-Auto Pistol w/ Case & 100-Round
SOLD FOR: $1,032.00
LSB#: LSB260509TW059
Make: Auto-Ordnance Corporation (Kahr Arms)
Model: Thompson Model 1927A1 Pistol
Serial Number: KPE0275
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Blowback Operated Pistol, Fed by Detachable Magazines
Barrel Length: 10 3/4″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade mounted to the barrel. The rear sight is a fixed aperture sight mounted to the rear of the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture consists of a smooth walnut horizontal forend and smooth walnut pistol grip. There is a compression mark on the bottom of the pistol grip. There are no chips or cracks. The furniture rates in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its original finish. There are only light handling marks and minor operational wear. The markings remain clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall, this pistol rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Factory hard case, Auto-Ordnance Type “C” 100-round drum magazine, owner’s manual, factory paperwork, cable lock, cleaning brush, and miscellaneous factory accessories.
Our Assessment: The Auto-Ordnance Thompson Model 1927A1 pistol captures the unmistakable appearance of the legendary Thompson while offering a modern, closed-bolt, semi-automatic operating system. Chambered in .45 ACP and fitted with a 10 3/4″ barrel, this pistol faithfully recreates many of the iconic features that made the Thompson famous while remaining a practical modern sporting firearm. With its American manufacture, walnut furniture, and compatibility with Thompson box and drum magazines, it has become a popular choice among collectors, military firearms enthusiasts, and fans of classic American firearms.
This example is in Excellent condition, retaining about 98% of its original finish. The walnut furniture is likewise in Excellent condition with only a single compression mark on the bottom of the pistol grip. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, rating 10/10, and the action functions as it should. Included are the factory hard case, owner’s manual, factory paperwork, cleaning brush, cable lock, and an Auto-Ordnance Type “C” 100-round drum magazine, making this a particularly attractive package for collectors and shooters alike. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids!-C.M.