dalbert Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 http://www.sturmgewehr.com/dalbert/MGBoards/Gordon-Detonation_Web.jpgGordon 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 Albert4/26/15 #936In 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 #2373Getty 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 #4658Colt 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#5771Appears 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# 9283Lower 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#10557Swedish contract Colt sold in 1940Located in SwedenReported by Per Mathisen in his book, "A Thompson for Sweden: The m40," in 2017 #10841Transferable MG for sale by Ruben Mendiola, Class III Dealer in Miami, FL, December 20151928AC (21/28 Overstamp)Has 2-piece actuator#11410Overstamped 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#11848Appears 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#12384Swedish contract Colt sold in 1940Located in SwedenReported by Per Mathisen in his book, "A Thompson for Sweden: The m40," in 2017 #12784French contract Colt surfaced in France: sold for $4,000 (deactivated) Matching numbers upper and lowerPhoto included in this thread, posted 3/10/16 #134291928AC (Navy Overstamp)For sale by Ruben Mendiola, August 2016 for $32,995Has Savage and WH parts in itSavage bolt in it was part of 5K rounds semi-auto test in January, 1941 (engraved with details) #13685All 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 #13960Swedish contract Colt sold in 1940Located in SwedenReported by Per Mathisen in his book, "A Thompson for Sweden: The m40," in 2017 #14450Swedish 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.JPGR.I.P. - Gordon Herigstad, 1938-2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHollow Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Its is here!http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=5433681&PHPSESSID=b4c246c1e8e974acc278a6ef6df454cd#img http://www.egun.de/market/uploaded/3/5433681.496042148.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Additional detailed photos of Colt No 11410 can be found here: http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17730 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineverlistentoFM Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 My L-drum number was not listed in Gordon's book. I emailed it to him years ago. I guess he forgot. #2634 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Ploughboy Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 The title and original posting of this thread refer only to newly discovered Colt Thompsons. Following the untimely and sudden passing of Mr. Gordon Herigstad, was there anyone designated as the person to inform when amendments to the Colt Thompson Serial Numbers data for Colt TSMGs that are already in the listing are in order? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Merry Ploughboy, No one is designated. I started this thread to serve as a collection area for new information, as I know Gordon would have wanted his quest continued. Feel free to post any data corrections that may be necessary, and folks can then update their books manually. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) NO 13689 http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18160 Apparently this Colt has been found in New Jersey - thread link, above. I do not find a reference for NO 13689 in my 3rd Edition of Gordon's book. Please update this thread if Gordon's final edition has more information. A later update to NO 13689: http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18486 Edited October 28, 2015 by TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Ploughboy Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 David, thank you for the feedback.The Sixth edition of Colt Thompson Serial numbers in Vol. 2, page xx illustrates No. 4388. However, on the following page (xxi), the list of "Known serial numbers of the "Model of 1927" (101)" does not include No. 4388. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medalguy Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hello all, I'm a new member here although I've been reading the posts for quite a while now. I am the owner of 1921/8 Navy Thompson SN 11558. I came into possession of this gun prior to 1968, as a barreled receiver, no lower, and subsequently registered it during the amnesty. Can anyone give me any information on the history of this gun? I'd appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I just loaned out Gordon's book to a friend last night. I will call him today to look it up if no other Forum members answer first. Do you have any other parts for your gun, if not PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Don't know if this has been reported yet, but SN 10841 was not in Gordon's last Book. If it has been reported I must have overlooked it. Recommend keeping a running tally on the numbers turned up, so we don't cover down on them multiple times. Here is a link to it. http://dealernfa.com...ery-nice-10841/ CheersSandman1957 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Medalguy, In Gordon's latest book 11558 1928 Navy State of South Carolina; Office of the Governor Columbia, South Carolina(1of 6) (1 of 2 Shipped 7/26/32) [ 10617 & 11558] Attn to: Law Enforcement Division Hope this helps.Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Sounds like one slipped out of the office! Despite the previous ownership, my understanding is the new "amnesty" registered owner is now the legitimate owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medalguy Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks guys. Yes that's my understanding too, amnesty registration trumps all prior owners. I do appreciate the info on this gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 What are Gordons double volume books selling for these days? Is 300 in the ball park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 What are Gordons double volume books selling for these days? Is 300 in the ball park? I think the sticker price is $375... David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9Dogo Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Sorry guys , there was a error in my reporting on # 13869...Thats the # I was given ,but it should be 13865.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Ploughboy Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) What are Gordons double volume books selling for these days? Is 300 in the ball park? I think the sticker price is $375... David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com The MSRP is now $299.95 plus H & S on Amazon. Edited February 6, 2016 by Merry Ploughboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted February 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Sorry guys , there was a error in my reporting on # 13869...Thats the # I was given ,but it should be 13865.. K-9Dogo, Just to make sure...13865? It was originally reported as 13689, and you list it as originally 13869 above. I just want to be sure... David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annihilator Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 French contract Colt 12784 has surfaced in France: sold for 4.000 $ (deactivated) Matching numbers upper and lower 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9Dogo Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 DaveSorry for the delay ,double mistake ..the correct # is 13685.. from what I was told it was a dewat .Any info on its origins is unknown . It was destroyed March 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted October 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 DaveSorry for the delay ,double mistake ..the correct # is 13685.. from what I was told it was a dewat .Any info on its origins is unknown . It was destroyed March 2016. K-9Dogo, I have updated the serial number. Thanks! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbcps Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Looking through the final, 6th edition of Gordon's book, I note that there is nothing listed for serial number 936. It was one of the guns purchased by the IRA and it is now in the Imperial War Museum: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30029433 Serial number 5771, is also not listed, but I have found some photos of her with French Berthier sling attachments. Some updates for three guns which are listed: Serial number 640 is listed in the book as an IRA gun. It was shown in a post on the forum a while back, it had the original receiver, but it now has an M1 trigger frame fitted to it, with details of its current location.http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19879&do=findComment&comment=172706 Serial number 4032 is listed in the book as a 1921A, but I have a photo of the trigger frame, which was for sale on gunbroker, and it is actually a Model of 1927. Serial number 10592 is listed, but looking at some photos I found, I believe it was one of the French contract guns, sling attachments, which is not mentioned in the listing. Stay safeRichard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Richard, Excellent updates! Thank you for your efforts. I believe I remember #10592...I may have mentioned it in the French Colt Thompson section of TUTB. I need to check to make sure, but that number seems really familiar to me. I have updated the main post with the 2 new serials... Thanks! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDavid Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Has anyone checked to see if the 13 Colt guns delivered to Sweden listed in the new book, "A Thompson for Sweden - M40" , appear in Gordon's book? I do not have this book so am unable to check. Most of the serial numbers are in the 10XXX to 14XXX range with one number being much lower - 6354. I would like to know if this gun is mentioned in Gordon's book in particular. Regards AlanDSydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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