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http://www.sturmgewehr.com/dalbert/MGBoards/Gordon-Detonation_Web.jpg Gordon Herigstad firing a Colt Thompson at a shoot in Ohio in 2006. The shooter to his left is Warren Kreiser. Both Thompson aficionados pictured here passed away recently. I'm starting this as a pinned post in memory of Gordon Herigstad, the author of Colt Thompson Serial Numbers, who passed away on 4/23/15. This post will become a repository for information on Colt Thompson serial numbers that were not featured in Gordon's books, because he left us too soon. There are thousands more Colt Thompsons that remain to be documented. Many were consumed over the almost 100 years since their manufacture, but the iconic firearm has an uncanny way of surviving, and resurfacing around the world for us to wonder about and discuss. I don't have Gordon's latest book yet, and I'm away from my 4th edition of his book at the moment, but I'm pretty sure that the recent discovery of # 11410 in Germany was not documented by Gordon, so it will be the first entry below. This post will change over time, and I'll leave it open, in case anyone wants to add to it. Any new serial numbers that are added in other posts will be summarized here, similar to how Gordon listed such information in his books. Your contributions to this effort will be appreciated by anyone who appreciates Colt Thompsons. David Albert 4/26/15 #936 In the Imperial War Museum collection in England Purchased by the IRA in 1921Serial number is defaced, but can still be readReported by rpbcps on 7/3/17 #2373 Getty Image found showing this serial number1921A configuration, well wornVertical grip broken along grip mountHas unreadable property tag attached to vertical gripReported by by member GIJive on 3/3/17 #4658 Colt Thompson 1921A Serial Number 4658 is currently in the possession of a suburban Chicago, Illinois Police Department The gun appears to be in very nice conditionNo word on whether it is registered or transferableReported by DLansky on 9/4/15#5771 Appears to be French contract Colt with Berthier sling swivels attachedLocated in EuropeReported by rpbcps on 7/3/17#6354 Swedish contract Colt sold in 1940Located in SwedenReported by Per Mathisen in his book, "A Thompson for Sweden: The m40," in 2017# 9283 Lower assembly with 1921 buttstock and pistol gripIt is not known where the upper receiver for this Colt is, and whether it still existsFitted to late Model 1928A1 with smooth barrel and L-sightFounds in the NetherlandsReported by member rpbcps#10557 Swedish contract Colt sold in 1940Located in SwedenReported by Per Mathisen in his book, "A Thompson for Sweden: The m40," in 2017 #10841 Transferable MG for sale by Ruben Mendiola, Class III Dealer in Miami, FL, December 20151928AC (21/28 Overstamp)Has 2-piece actuator#11410 Overstamped from 1921 to 1928, then stamped again to add "U.S." and "A1" to read "U.S. Model of 1928A1"No Barrel (Dewatted - Receiver and lower with wood and internal parts)Evidence of being submerged in a lake, probably in Austria - Has British soldered patent date magazine with it, and horizontal foregrip with British style sling swivel mounted on left hand sidePossibly one of 951 Colts purchased by U.S. Army 1939For sale on egun.de on 4/26/15#11848 Appears to be a French contract 1921Photos posted in forum by member PaulsavoyCurrently located in FranceHas an L-Drum in it, with action locked in place per European deactivation standards of its location#12384 Swedish contract Colt sold in 1940Located in SwedenReported by Per Mathisen in his book, "A Thompson for Sweden: The m40," in 2017 #12784 French contract Colt surfaced in France: sold for $4,000 (deactivated) Matching numbers upper and lowerPhoto included in this thread, posted 3/10/16 #13429 1928AC (Navy Overstamp)For sale by Ruben Mendiola, August 2016 for $32,995Has Savage and WH parts in it​Savage bolt in it was part of 5K rounds semi-auto test in January, 1941 (engraved with details) #13685 All that is known is that it's in a New Jersey PDReported by K-9Dogo on 8/25/15Updated in late October 2015 as completely destroyed by PD (Fed into smelter) #6354 #13960 Swedish contract Colt sold in 1940Located in SwedenReported by Per Mathisen in his book, "A Thompson for Sweden: The m40," in 2017 #14450 Swedish contract Colt sold in 1940Located in SwedenReported by Per Mathisen in his book, "A Thompson for Sweden: The m40," in 2017 http://www.sturmgewehr.com/dalbert/MGBoards/Gordon_C-Drum_2006_Web.JPG R.I.P. - Gordon Herigstad, 1938-2015

Going through the new Gordon Herigstad COLT THOMPSON 6th Edition. Volume -2 page 359 under the history section of Stembridge Guns, has a full page photo of an open safe with a caption reading (unknown actor holding Thompson gun). Looks like a young Michael Landon to me. Note he is holding the TSMG lefthanded... Wow that would have spruced up Bonanza somewhat!!