Auto-Ordnance M1A1 Thompson

[Ruben Mendiola]

394956

Transferable M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun, manufactured by Auto-Ordnance in Bridgeport

This is a beautiful M1A1 Thompson.  It features two Ordnance wheel markings stamped on the receiver nose and left side, as well as a "GHD" inspector stamp, indicating it was inspected under the supervision of Army Inspector of Ordnance Colonel Guy H. Drewery of the Springfield Ordnance District during WWII.  Such an inspector stamp is the easiest way to quickly identify an Auto-Ordnance Bridgeport manufactured M1/M1A1, since Savage M1’s were not marked with “S” prefixes like the earlier M1928A1 models, and are extremely similar to the M1’s manufactured by Auto-Ordnance in Bridgeport, CT. This weapon features the later style, protected Lyman rear sight, and has the later buttstock with a reinforcing crossbolt, and pin-style fire control levers. It is stamped “AO-45,” which indicates that it went through an official U.S. Ordnance Rebuild Program at Auto-Ordnance in Bridgeport in 1945, where it was also refinished as part of the standard rebuild process.  The weapon is also marked “US Property” on the rear top of the receiver.  The buttstock, pistol grip, and horizontal foregrip all have various minor dings  and handling wear from use, as does the receiver.  The receiver nose has also been prick punched to indicate barrel replacement during the arsenal rebuild.

This M1A1 Thompson certainly has a military service history, and would be a great shooter or collector piece. It is especially interesting to anyone who wants a higher cyclic rate, simpler design, made for our military during the dark days of WWII.

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