1928 A1 Thompson Gun - Canada

[Mountain]

This has serial number S-165541. It is stamped with Auto Ordinance , Bridgeport Conn.. It also has the following stamps at various locations. 8 GE R.L.B. GEO ( with the e in smaller script).. The gun has the adjustable rear sight , the ribbed barrel, pistol grip front and removable rear stock, circular 50 round mag. It is in pristine shape and probably has not shot more than a few hundred rounds. Does anyone know any history on this particular gun or where I might find out a valuation for insurance purposes. This gun is grandfathered and is registed with the Canadian Gov as a prohibited weapon.

[mnshooter]

photos, PHOTOS, PHOTOS!

[emmagee1917]

Markings :

8....prob'ly a "flaming bomb " stamp .....US army inspection pass / acceptance stamp.

GE...prob'ly GEG in a circle....George E. Goll .... civilian plant inspector .

RLB...Roy L. Bowlin ... The Army Inspector of Ordnance for the Rochester Ordnance District.

 

Geo...with a small "e" ...no idea on this , need a pic.

Chris

[jim c 351]

Mountain,

Would you be a helpful chap and remove the verticle foregrip and see if it is stamped with a "S" or anything elsefor that matter.

Thanks.

Jim C

[Canuck]

Mountain,

 

Welcome to the board!

 

Emmagee 1917 has covered the proof marks well. My guess, without seeing pictures, is that the GeO is likely a second, poorly marked, GEG. That is why pictures are so desirable. We never get tired of looking at each others Thompsons. By the way, does it appear that US and A1 are in a slightly different font than MODEL OF 1928? If so your gun was likely built as a 1928 and when the US began lend lease it was remarked. Does it have the flat (smooth) one piece ejector? There will be a serial number located on the frame where the buttstock attaches which I expect will match the receiver. If not the gun is "mismatched" but I expect your's will match based on your description. Is it by any chance a gun out of Edmonton?

 

My educated guess (educated by Mr. Iannamico) is that it was made in July 1941. If the person you bought this Thompson from had no history chances of learning anything of its past is slim. The Americans can trace their guns much better than we can up here. Especially the Colts. I don't really know what to tell you as far as value for insurance purposes as our guns trade well below American levels. If you wanted to PM me to discuss that feel free.

 

Canuck

[Canuck]

Jim C,

 

After reading this I went and looked at mine. I have three with (what I believe) are the original vertical fore grips. Two earlier 1928s from 1940 both have the "S" stamped on them. It doesn't jump right out at first due to the aging of the wood but definately there. The third, a 1928 that was marked as an A1 when lend/lease began, was made in 1941 and the "S" is also there and very clear as this wood is in better nic. If you like I can take pictures.

 

Canuck

 

Mountain,

Would you be a helpful chap and remove the verticle foregrip and see if it is stamped with a "S" or anything elsefor that matter.

Thanks.

Jim C

[jim c 351]

Canuck,

Would love to see pics of all 3.

Thanks for responding.

Jim C

 

Jim C,

 

After reading this I went and looked at mine. I have three with (what I believe) are the original vertical fore grips. Two earlier 1928s from 1940 both have the "S" stamped on them. It doesn't jump right out at first due to the aging of the wood but definately there. The third, a 1928 that was marked as an A1 when lend/lease began, was made in 1941 and the "S" is also there and very clear as this wood is in better nic. If you like I can take pictures.

 

Canuck

 

Mountain,

Would you be a helpful chap and remove the verticle foregrip and see if it is stamped with a "S" or anything elsefor that matter.

Thanks.

Jim C