geefal Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I was recently offered a set price to sell my original Savage grip from my 1928 Thompson (I never use it and really prefer the horizontal grip, it literally hasn't seen daylight out of the safe for over a year). But with what he is offering I am not sure if I should take it or not as I have absolutely NO idea whatsoever what these things sell for. It is in really nice shape except for a crack in the wood (wood still solid and doesn't move though). What do these things usually bring? Here is a picture of it which shows the crack, other side is about the same condition wise (less the crack of course). This is the same grip I had mentioned in an earlier post about my Thompson where the AOC from the gun has transferred over into the wood of the grip right on the S I can post more pictures, just need to know what anyone needs to see. Thanks David http://i63.tinypic.com/qsmuqq.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 i sold mine approx 6-8 months ago with the repaired crack for $650 to a forum memberyours is nicer than mine, but mine was repaired already too.... if its got the nice S on top and is a correct S1928 grip i vote $650 as a fair price... or you could put it on Ebay and see how high the bidding goes...its gone insane in the past a few times mine was mint/original and i paid $850 i believe on this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geefal Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks for the information. I did like you thought and went the auction route, but I didn't use Ebay. I thought they didn't allow gun stuff anymore, I haven't checked Ebay for anything for years. To show how long it has been since I have been on there, the last transaction I had on Ebay was I sold a M11 9 smg. Once they got all politically correct I dumped using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geefal Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 http://i66.tinypic.com/s3f4fr.jpgHere were a couple more pictureshttp://i65.tinypic.com/x4nc75.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 geefal,If that Savage vertical fore grip is original to your Savage Thompson, I recommend sending it to Dan Block for repair and then storing it for the time when you or your estate will be selling your Thompson gun. I believe it will add much more value to your Savage Thompson in the future than any price you will receive today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Chopper Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Agree with TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geefal Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks for the advice. Couple of things though, #1 auction already has a bid on it so I can't cancel the auction#2 although it has been on the gun forever, I doubt it was original as it (the Thompson) is a Bridgeport and not a Savage. Might have been original, but again, #1 has it selling in the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Is your Auto-Ordnance Bridgeport (AOB) Thompson a 1928AC variation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) if you had a S1928 and you sold that grip you would be making a huge mistake as it took me 2 years to find one that was nice.....Dan block can repair and make perfect ebay is where it seems to get the most exposure..its where ive seen everyone sell for the most part...you can list gun parts...just not magazines over 10 rounds (i think) one of these sold for $1550 once (mint/original condition)....i would expect $850+ if its noticed....its one of the nicer S1928 grips ive seen...most are english versions with holes and swivels on them.....the one i had at one time looked a bit like a dog chewed on one side....character is what it was your very good with pictures.....with pics like that you will get a premium....put a link to your auction...id like to see where it goes my hobby 2x a week for 2 years was to search for this grip...its that rare Edited February 13, 2018 by huggytree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojeep Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Hmmm???I have one I took off of any early 1927A Semi made in the 1970's.It was built with lots of surplus parts, but the Vertical Grip was nicely shaped like this one seen here,...not the thick shaped ones that Sarco etc currently sell.Thank you for Posting the photos, I need dig it out and look for a "S" stamp. Edited February 14, 2018 by jojeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojeep Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) I hope Doug Richardson or who ever takes over his business starts making Vertical Grips again.They were nicely shaped for $75 Edited February 14, 2018 by jojeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I would suggest ending the auction, and keeping the grip. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I would suggest ending the auction, and keeping the grip. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.comif he doesnt have s1928 model his selling it may help someone else who does complete their gun....like i did......if he has a S1928 he is tossing part of his guns value away as a collector piece....these grips come up 3-4x a year and this is the 3rd nicest one ive seen for sale...a bit of glue and you wouldnt even see that crack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I believe he has a 1928AC Thompson (Bridgeport plant gun with a X serial number suffix). Considering his S marked vertical grip has a AOC ghost image likely transferred from being the AOC grip mount I am with TD. that it likely left the building wearing the Savage grip in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Did the "S" have serifs? and why would they stamp the S over the AOC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I believe the AOC is not stamped In the wood, but a ghost image of the letters AOC appears on the wood similar to the ghost number on a 1911A1 firing pin stop that is transferred from the serial number stamp on the rear of the slide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geefal Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Sorry for my lateness back to this topic, been away from the computer. for huggy the auction # is 747096762 right about now, I am really thinking I have made a mistake in posting this for sale. I have even had a collector from Nebraska drive about 150 miles (one way) to take a look at this (nice gal, didn't realize many women were collectors of this stuff). As it has a winning bid, gunbroker will not let you end an auction and I will have to let it run its course. Good example here where I should have did a bit more research first. To Bridgeport28a1, yes it is a ghost image and not a stamping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 geefal, If you have what I call a Auto-Ordnance Bridgeport (AOB) 1928AC variation, normally found with the "US" markings ground off, a letter "C" stamped over the number "1" in the nomenclature marking "A1" and possibly with an "X" serial number suffix, this grip is most likely original to this gun when it was sold by the Auto-Ordnance Corporation or the Auto-Ordnance Division of Maguire Industries, Inc. between 1944 and 1946 to a law enforcement organization. Post a few pictures of your gun and I will let you know. If original to your gun, you certainly made a mistake listing it for sale. If me, I would purchase the fore grip at auction and pay the appropriate seller fee to the auction site. If you are not allowed to bid because you are the seller, have a friend purchase it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R67 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 You could arrange a buy back with a board member if you feel you would regret the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 if you DO feel its original to your gun id do like TD says....buy it yourself...bid $10,000 and win your auction is everything else on your gun original when you got it? (i know its hard to tell as Many AC's are parts guns) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencen Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 whoever buys this Thompson will no doubt have to spend years trying to find a original grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piep Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 GeefalCould or would you post a few pictures of your Thompson so we canall see it.Tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 whoever buys this Thompson will no doubt have to spend years trying to find a original gripno one will know as most AC's ive seen have smooth barrels, late model rear sights and horizontal grips....were all assuming this rare grip would have been on this gun...in the end no one will ever know just as they dont right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skittorius Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Are any members here planning on placing a bid ? I have one so I'll stay away so someone here can add it to their collection but otherwise I think I'd like to bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) bid away......i notice the bidding isnt as strong as i would have thought..i think Ebay is a better place as history shows a $1550 bid for one once....GB doesnt my guess is it goes for $800-$1000 if its noticed Edited February 24, 2018 by huggytree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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