Maxi5566

Hi, Someone I know knows a guy that is selling a Thompson M1A1 in very good condition. He says there is an anchor stamped next to the serial number. Anyone know anything about these Thompsons? Are they even genuine Navy M1A1 or were stamped later to increase the guns value? Thanks

The seller sent me the serial number: 311 XXX He said he could swap the 30 rds magazine with a 20 rounds (original, pinned at 5 rds) from Auto Ordnance, Colt, Crosby or Seymour Industries.

I suspect this gun is in Canada considering the rivet in the magazine. It looks like a good example of a 28A1 to me. If it is and Maxi5566 wants to send me a PM I might be able to give him some Canadian perspective. You sir are correct. The gun is in Canada. For those wondering, this is a local sale, the gun is not advertised online. I will ask the seller for the first 3-4 digits of the serial number.

Yes it matches. I have not seen it in person, but the seller says it’s a matching number thompson. It is an old deactivation (cock and click) and can be stripped.

Hello, I am looking to buy a Thompson 1928A1 deactivated in good condition. From what I read on the internet, the markings are period/manufacturer (savage) correct. The Cutts compensator seems also to be correct. I read that the actuator should be checkered instead of shooth, which seems to indicate this one is not correct? I also think these 1928A1 were issued with 20 rounds magazine? Could you help me determine if this SMG is mostly genuine or if it is a Frankenstein? Thanks