I'm sure the gun has been discussed before, but this is the first time that I have seen it listed with a "buy it now" price. And at only $47,500!
It looks like someone tried to jimmy it open with a screwdriver.
THOMPSON 1921 TRANSFERABLE MACHINE GUN Auction # 42530260
1921 Thompson On Gunbroker
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Bruce L
, Jan 13 2006 01:38 PM
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Posted 13 January 2006 - 01:38 PM
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Posted 13 January 2006 - 01:45 PM
And no reserve! Yeah its back, bulge, M1 bolt and all.
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Posted 13 January 2006 - 03:25 PM
Yikes 45K to start it..... 
No wonder his reserve was classified.... 
No wonder his reserve was classified....
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Posted 13 January 2006 - 04:23 PM
I'm not sure which one I've gotten a bigger laugh over today:
The above or this ...
"Pamela Anderson takes on Colonel Sanders
TV star leads campaign to remove a bust of 'cruel' KFC founder from Kentucky state capitol."
The above or this ...
"Pamela Anderson takes on Colonel Sanders
TV star leads campaign to remove a bust of 'cruel' KFC founder from Kentucky state capitol."
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Posted 13 January 2006 - 05:30 PM
- and replace the bust with her bust..??!! I may be for that! 
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Posted 13 January 2006 - 07:37 PM
At least the Col's breasts are 100% all natural white meat. Pam brings a new meaning to "silicon valley".
And to keep this some where on topic....when's the thompson calendar coming out?
KJ
And to keep this some where on topic....when's the thompson calendar coming out?
KJ
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Posted 14 January 2006 - 02:56 AM
Just from the pictures what would ya'll consider the % condition of this TSMG?
I would figure it at about 80%
I would figure it at about 80%
