Paladin601 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Beauty of a Colt Thompson on GB, not mine. Lots of accessories https://www.gunbroker.com/item/740266043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Unless I missed something, the barrel, nickeled oiler, both booklets, and L-Drum Card are not original. I can't see the SN, so I can't research the gun. Looks to be priced 10 K over current prices. There may not even be a correct Colt barrel with this package. Buyer beware, its also coming from Kalifornia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inertord Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Buyer beware, its also coming from Kalifornia.The seller is Doug Richardson so there should not be any problems with legality of transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Not about legal. Its about the package. Is there an original Colt Barrel? Is the gun complete or is it a matching upper and lower with repro barrels? FWIW there is no intended disrespect here. I admire what Doug has done for the community. However, understand what it is you are bidding on. Edited February 12, 2018 by Sandman1957 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifthmdec Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 His Thompson was offered on the boards several months ago. SN was listed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 I liked the original furniture, shows the detail of Colt manufacturing, the spare quality aftermarket parts are a big plus. As for California, my guess is it can only be sold to a out of state private party or a manufacturer, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifthmdec Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Like Gordon, who maintained a residence in a MG friendly state, while also having a residence in SoCal. Doug may have a similar arrangement. There are many ways that a California residence is not a hinderce to NFA ownership. Nevada Corperation, FFL/SOT in NV in a place of business. To name a couple. During the years of the TCA Western shoots, I knew that he had a Colt. We never saw it, but it was stated more than once. I think Gordon H verified it. He did talk about in his most eccentric manner. A very interesting man with a wealth of Thompson knowledge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 It should transfer to any NFA friendly state with no issues. C&R holders can get it sent directly to them. Others via a FFL/SOT in their State residence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 This is the link to a previous posting on NO 4476, owned by Doug Richardson. http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21483&hl=richardson I am not an interested buyer but agree with the comments by Sandman1957, above. At 45K, his questions should be answered by pictures or in the auction write-up. If the barrel is not original, what you are looking at is a shooter grade Thompson. Do your homework. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Interesting that 4476 has the "Thompson" Logo, and 4473 has the "Aut-Ord-Co" marking. Could that be the change point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmcsg Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 I have talked to Mr. Doug a few times and he is passionate about what he does and sells. If he said it, I'll make book it's good. I wish someone could understudy / apprentice with him. He has so much knowledge. PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I have talked to Mr. Doug a few times and he is passionate about what he does and sells. If he said it, I'll make book it's good. I wish someone could understudy / apprentice with him. He has so much knowledge. PMWe should change SNL A-32 to SNL A-82, then. I had two very "passionate" conversations about the designation of the reproductions Doug produced of this ORD SNL with Doug in 2005 and 2007, and was told I didn't know what I was talking about. All I'm saying here is that you should always keep an open mind, and while there is definitely a wealth of knowledge, you may want to validate some of it. As TD. stated, homework is recommended. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R67 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I have talked to Mr. Doug a few times and he is passionate about what he does and sells. If he said it, I'll make book it's good. I wish someone could understudy / apprentice with him. He has so much knowledge. PM Look, I have been down this rabbit hole myself. I trusted someone based upon his standing in the community only to be taken for the fool I was. I trusted the person, not the item and ended up with a fraudulent item. I learned the HARD way that in every case, you need to evaluate the item NOT the story or person. I have never dealt with Doug but I have read interesting accounts on this board of his dubious customer service. When dealing with such an expensive item it is common sense to be extra careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijive Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Interesting that 4476 has the "Thompson" Logo, and 4473 has the "Aut-Ord-Co" marking. Could that be the change point?mnshooter. High number 4000 series guns have either type of logo. For example # 4755 has the earlier type logo. A later 4000 series gun recently examined has the later type logo. Edited February 14, 2018 by gijive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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