^Lot 1025 FULLY TRANSFERABLE, CURIO, AUTO ORDNANCE

MODEL 1928A1 SUBMACHINE GUN. Cal. 45 ACP. S# S-94673. Bbl. 10 1/2". Classic Thompson SMG US Model 1928 A1 mfg. by Auto-Ordnance in Bridgeport, CT. 28 Rib finned bbl. Terminated w/ Cutts compensator marked w/ Thompson bullet logo, Cutts logo, "Auto-Ordnance Corporation" & patent dates. Vertical wood forearm. Front blade sight integral w/ compensator & rear is adj. Lyman graduated sight. Hardwood, rear stock w/ trapdoor buttplate. Sling swivels front and rear. Slotted top mounted cocking knob. Parkerized finish on exposed metal surfaces. Left side receiver markings are as follows: Ordnance ‘Flaming Bomb' & Inspectors marks "GEG" & "RLB" indicating that it was inspected by George E. Goll, Auto-Ordnance's chief inspector & Army Inspector of Ordnance Ray L. Bowlin. "U.S. Model of 1928 A1", "Thompson Submachine Gun", "Calibre 45 Automatic Cartridge" & serial number. Right side markings include patent block on rear of receiver & "Auto-Ordnance Corporation", "Bridgeport Connecticut, U.S.A.". Trigger frame serial number S-105386. MAGS: 1 steel 30 rd. CONDITION: dark arsenal parkerized finish retains uniform coverage w/ typical thinning on high spots & in areas of mechanical intervention. All original markings are easy to read, remaining sharp & legible. Wood furniture has a matching, dark finish w/ a few period typical depressions. Bright bore w/ strong rifling, showing some internal ringing approximately 4.5 inches from muzzle. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. FULLY TRANSFERABLE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT SMG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. (03-1917/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $18,000-28,000.