Historic Firearms and Early Militaria

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1047 ***Auto Ordnance Model 1928 .45 caliber, 10.5” barrel with finned barrel 12.5” with flash suppressor, S/N No. S-116214. Marked on the right side of the frame Auto-Ordnance Corporation Bridgeport Connecticut. On the left side of the frame is marked Model of 1928 and in the rear Thompson Sub-machine Gun Calibre 45 Automatic Cartridge. Auto ordnance markings and the Thompson logo on the flash suppressor. Blued finish with walnut stock, pistol grip and forearm. Housed in a reproduction FBI “saxophone”style leather case, blue line. With brass cleaning rod, oiler, one drum magazine, stick magazine and a reproduction book of instructions. Top of the frame was expertly refinished keeping the integrity of the lines and markings. Overall very sharp and crisp markings. Retaining most of the blue finish. $10,000 - $20,000

1048 ***Colt Model 1921 AC Thompson Machine Gun .45 caliber, 10.5” finned barrel, S/N 3085. Model 1921, marked in the rear of the frame Thompson Submachine Gun with Colts Paten Fire Arms MFG Co. Marked on the left side AutoOrdnance Corporation New York and patent markings. JHG in a circle on the front right side of frame. Blued finish with a spiral barrel and a Cutts compensator. Walnut stock, pistol grip and front hand grip. Housed in a reproduction leather “saxophone” case. Has drum magazine and a stick magazine. Cleaning rod and oiler. This Thompson retains all of the bright original blue finish. Some very light wear on the top of the breech, from sliding back and forth. Stock with nice untouched opened grained wood. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with deep rifling. $15,000 - $30,000

1049 ***Douglas Lawrence Oefinger Manufactured Sterling MK4 Submachine Gun 9x19 mm parabellum caliber, 7.7” barrel, S/N 800310. Manufactured by Douglas Lawrence Oefinger using Sterling components. With textured matte black finish. The old Sterling markings are still present on the magazine well, with the left of the receiver marked DLO Stamford, CT 800310. Post front sight and folding leaf rear sight. Bayonet lug on the left of the handguard. Checkered plastic pistol grip and folding stock. Fully transferable on a Form 4, or to a dealer on a Form 3. An individual must know his/her state law regarding the purchase of a Class III firearm. Excellent overall condition. Lacks magazine. $6,000 - $9,000

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