StrangeRanger Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 It may be the cleanest 28 on the planet but $70K? What am I missing? https://www.gunbroker.com/item/843728966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 What's he smoking? Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightguy Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 .....t but $70K? What am I missing?Missing over $40,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 This, to me, looks like a made-up gun. The receiver has been heavily sandblastedand I don't think there would be any reason to do that on a factory new gun, even onewith a flat finish. Also, are the bright rivets correct? I know this has been discussed herebefore.... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 Especially when the same search turns up these https://www.gunbroker.com/item/837640464https://www.gunbroker.com/item/843530751https://www.gunbroker.com/item/836114375https://www.gunbroker.com/item/840156397 I'm not commenting on the quality/value of these four simply on the pricing incongruity of the NAC gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 "Yes, honey, I've listed it on GunBroker." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowman Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 My $0.02 - This gun has been listed on GB for a while, and all I can figure is that thebroker (or the owner) thinks they can get a $40K premium (over the current market)for the "...rare chance to own a fully transferable unfired from factory..." Either they don't understand how Thompsons are priced, or more likely, lookingfor a buyer who doesn't understand how Thompsons are priced (*also, with more$money than sense...). SM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcar Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 Uhhhhh....the Actuator in picture 29? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 Well crap rivet job a real quick one there, And only the rich will buy and own Thompsons.If i had $70 grand cash not loans not b.s. but $70 grand cash.It would not be for a Thompson.There will be many more for sale in the next ten years. RON K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 Shiny! Decades before "bling" even became a word. A Numrich gun assembled out of left-over AOC parts. NAC probably didn't give the proverbial rodent's posterior about correct configuration as long as it went together and worked. They had an actuator that never made it to the bluing tank, they used it. Nothing is necessarily as it should be. What do you expect for $70K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 This Auto-Ordnance Bridgeport (AOB) Thompson in the 134,000 serial number range was most likely imported by Interarms in the early 1960's and sold to Numrich Arms. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) would probably reveal a Form 2 indicating a 1960's import date. There is nothing that indicates this is a parts gun assembled from parts. The receiver and frame are matching and the military inspection markings are present. Why Numrich Arms stamped the letters NAC as a serial number suffix on this and many other Thompson guns is still a mystery. Regarding the rear sight rivets, I would guess an original L type rear sight was replaced with a Lyman adjustable rear sight by the new owner. I have not studied this area extensively, but I believe the L rear sight would be correct for this serial number range. I don't know why the finish on the actuator is missing but can say a knurled actuator would be correct. I also cannot judge the exterior finish based on the pictures. I do agree the price is a tad on the high side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZelenka Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 An AO gun in this serial number range should have the L type sight (my 114,000 gun does). The color of the rivets doesn't bother me. Mine is original finish and has bright silver rivets. The marks from the staking are the problem, All of the AO built guns that I have observed that seemed to be original have rivets with a round dimple on the center of the head. They do not look like this. I would say that TD is right about a previous owner replacing the L sight with the ladder sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZelenka Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Can anyone tell if the P proof mark is a serif or a sans serif P? It also looks like it is missing the punch mark unless it is very light at the base instead of in the loop. THe ordnance wheel and inspector's initials look like they may have been stamped before the finish was applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZelenka Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 The seller sent me some pictures of the proof P from a different angle. I am pretty certain this has an original barrel on it. It is a Serif P with a punch mark. This thing is only about $45,000 over-priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMGguy Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 The rear sight rivets on my NAC '28A1 are also bright and are set less than perfectly. The serial numbers match and all ordnance marks are present. The gun has been in this configuration since it was sold to the PO in 1954. The rear sights were added to the receivers after bluing, as evidenced by the bright portions of the rear sight. My NAC is just as nice. The upper receiver is kind of a dark purple, while the matching lower is more blue/black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firearm Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 I would be glad to sell you one just like it for $60K. Just think, you can save a quick $10K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettom Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Maybe he is losing money on a failed venture and hoping he can make it up on this one. its like classic cars, antique and stuff what it is worth to him simply isnt a market reality. Then again maybe it is so pricey so he actually wont sell it. I tried to sell it but nobody wants my rare cream puff..... grandma only drove this Corvette to church and the store its all original and super low miles 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taeelec Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Price has been reduced to $35k with no reserve. Todd in Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted November 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 No reserve but the starting bid is $35K. Still a tad high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettom Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 must have been fat fingers on the keyboard to start with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 No reserve but the starting bid is $35K. Still a tad high. I agree. More like a $25K piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 He's down to 28K now. He may see some action at that price but I'm betting one more drop will be required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 $28K now.Getting closer to what it is worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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