Stogie

Thanks! Fitter numbers. Understood.

It’s been some time since I’ve posted but had an opportunity to pull some things apart on my Montgomery PD AO AC overstamp. As i mention previously it has Colt wood on it. Just curious if this Colt is still around? I understand Montgomery had two Colts and there was some mystery as to what happened to 10640.

Any help in identifying this magazine? Picked it up at a show a couple of weeks ago. No markings whatsoever.

Took me 7 months to get mine. This was a transfer from an estate though.

LOVE IT!! Thats why I do this stuff!!! Just assumed, due to my proximity, that mine was from Memphis. Who knew!! Stogie Now all you have to do is find the Colt Thompson that wood belongs to. Roscoe, Thats right!!! Im halfway there!!! I have a feeling the other half of the journey will be a little more difficult than the first. It was only yesterday, and I had no clue about any of it. A long way in a short amount of time. I have researched arms in my collection that I have owned for 20 years and not gotten as far as I have in the last 36 hours!!!

LOVE IT!! Thats why I do this stuff!!! Who knew!! Stogie

Thanks for all of the info from everyone!!! And a special THANK YOU to those that offered individual guidance and education on my Thompson. Right now, it looks as if my Thompson was utilized by the Montgomery, AL Police Department and the grip and stock numbers are in reference to their internal arsenal identification (found a little tidbit of information stashed under the buttplate!!! ). Furthermore, the front vertical grip and stock, the oiler and several internal parts are Colt. You guys have been very knowledgable and I really appreciate all of the help!!! Stogie

gijive, I will get some pics of the butt plate and dovetail slide. I will say that the butt plate has the provision to insert an oiler in the stock, which is there, by the way. When you say "nice colored" do you mean case hardened? Where do I begin to get an FOIA request? Thanks for all of the information from everyone. I have collected weapons with my father for 35 years and this if the first Thompson we have ever owned or looked at owning. We purchased it and many other weapons from a friend of the family that passed last year (he had owned the weapon since '82). I don't intend on ever selling the weapon and will most likely leave it all together as you see it, so provenance is important. My big task now is to determine what the grip and butt stock stamping(s) are and their relation to the history of the gun. When they were added and what their designations mean. Thats part of the fun of actually owning the weapon (that and it makes for good decoration in the gun room! ). Did I buy it thinking it has some historical significance, no, but the history of the gun is important to its existence now. Stogie

Darryl, I was wondering about the "C" overstamp of the "1," i.e., the "AC" versus "A1" designation. From the posts, you believe that to mean it was diverted from a military production gun to a commercial gun? Thanks, Robert Yes, it was probably bought straight from the Auto Ord. sales dept., pulled from a batch that was war bound, stamped and delivered to a PD. -Darryl Keep it coming guys!! Any info is good info!!!

I don't, but its the real small anchor stamped on the front nose of the stock.

Thanks Lancer! I will try and post pics soon. Great site. Looking forward to some useful information!!!

Thanks Lancer! I will try and post pics soon. Great site. Looking forward to some useful information!!!

Thanks Lancer! I will try and post pics soon. Great site. Looking forward to some useful information!!!

I have recently purchased a Model 1928 AC, all matching, AO152xxx serial number range (matching upper and lower). This is my first Thompson so I need a little info. Did ALL of the Naval Thompsons have the US Navy overstamp? On the grip and stock of the one I purchased, deeply stamped, is SS220 (USS Barb?), with the stock boasting a 53 (rack number?) above the SS220. The stock also has the anchor stamping as well. The US has been ground, which I was told was done when they were sent back to the arsenal? Barrell is proofed with the Cutts compensator with correct stampings on it. Just trying to get a feel for how these weapons were placed in and out of service. Thanks for all of your help!! Stogie