I'm brokering a 1921 Thompson made by Colt. I need some info:
Here's the particulars:
1921 Thompson NO 5104
“C” Drum
FRONT SIDE
MAGAZINE TYPE “C”
THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN
100 CARTRIDGES CALO .45
WIND TO 15 CLICKS
NO 316
BACK SIDE
AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP
NEW YORK N.Y. U.S.A.
PATENED
JULY 27, 1920 DEC 7, 1920
NO 316
“L” Drum
FRONT SIDE
MAGAZINE TYPE “L”
THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN
50 CARTRIDGES CAL 45
WIND TO 11 CLICKS
NO. 1861
FOR US NAVY MODEL 1928
WIND TO 9 CLICKS ONLY
BACK SIDE
AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP
NEW YORK N.Y. U.S.A.
PATENED
JULY 27, 1920 DEC 7, 1920
NO. 2848
20 Round Stick
PATENED AUG 24,1929
AUG 24, 1920 – JAN 11, 1920
3-30 Round Sticks
THE SEYMOUR PRODUCTS CO
SEYMOUR CONN.
The right side has some wear near the magazine, and the following markings;
AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION
NEW YORK U.S.A
PATENED
MARCH 9, 1915 JULY 27, 1920
MAY 4, 1920 AUGUST 10, 1920
MAY 25, 1920 SEPTEMBER 27, 1920
MAY 25, 1920 OCTOBER 26, 1920
The top has the THOMPSON bullet logo and some wear near the slide.
Left Side
MODEL OF 1921
NO 5104
THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN
CALIBRE 45 AUTOMATIC COLT CARTRIDGE
MANUFACTURED BY
COLT PATENT FIREARMS MFG .CO
HARTFORD CONN U.S.A.
Some wear on barrel just behind the compensator
Also included is the original F4 from the 1st owner (only 2 owners) and a hard case in mint condition.
My questions: How much is the gun and accessories worth? What year was it made? How can you tell if the case is an original or reproduction?
Edited by Mongo, 26 October 2004 - 03:17 PM.