Frank Iannamico Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Not sure if anyone saw this started at 10k with a buy it now of 15k, NO bids until the last day of the auction when someone did a "buy it now" 15k https://www.gunbroker.com/item/922045711 Manufactured by Auto Ordnance Corp Bridgeport, Connecticut, is this World War II era fully automatic Thompson M1A1 machine gun in .45 ACP. Gun shows in nice used condition. The lower frame group is correctly marked and the original serial number stamped on the trigger guard bow indicating the receiver and trigger housing serial numbers do nto match. Does not include a magazine. This gun is currently on a Form 4 and is fully transferable. Viewing of this gun must be scheduled, as it will not be onsite at our facility. Please be advised all buyers will be required to pay for the gun immediately after the auction, but transfer for Class III weapons can take well over a year, especially if needing to transfer to a Form 4 and less time if the buyer can receive on a Form 3. We do have a local Class III dealer who will handle the transfer if the buyer is needing assistance with the transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_san Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 That was the one he copied the description off of a Proxibid listing, hope the "buyer" is just going to mess with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 I'll defer to my much more knowledgeable forum members, but something just don't seem right about this. Yes the gun appears to have seen better days, but still $15K? If real, it could be restored for just a few $ and brought back to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland the Thompsongunner Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Not sure where that is in Pa but that was a super deal if legit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Same gun and description listed on Gunbroker a few weeks earlier but a different seller. Definitely fishyhttps://www.gunbroker.com/item/921054091 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brveagle Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 I saw it listed and thought that either it was a scam, or someone just very out of touch with modern pricing. I believe it was listed and sold within 24 hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland the Thompsongunner Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) I would drive there and want to see papers and the gun before they would get a dime. That is the scary part of buying from a non dealer stranger. You could still get burned even if the gun is legit but the seller isnt. A years wait is a long time for things to happen until you can pick it up Edited January 21, 2022 by Roland the Thompsongunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Does look fishy. Two sellers are (if legit locations) about 4 1/2 hours apart from each other. If it is a legal deal, I'd give $15k for it, but want to verify the paperwork and the firearm first before sending ANY money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Henley Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 You know the old saying, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is." Two different sellers? About $10K under market. I guess we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedw60 Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 The seller is no longer a registered userYikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 The seller is no longer a registered userYikes Looks like they are still registered.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 If I was the buyer I Would take a trip to seller and check gun and paper work, If all that checked I would pay for the gun and take all parts other than receiver. I then would arrange transfer to my dealer. Then go home and wait but you have most of the parts except receiver and barrel. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Titusville, Pa and Silver Spring, PA are pretty far apart about 250 miles. How is it the gun is in 2 places that far apart? Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 In the words of Firesign Theater:"How can you be in two places at once when you're not anywhere at all?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 In the words of Firesign Theater:"How can you be in two places at once when you're not anywhere at all?"That would explain it perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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