jim c 351 Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 WOW, a new record. I knew it was a nice gun, but didn't realize just how nice it was.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1930sRust Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Makes me feel warm about my similar and adulterated ReWAT M1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) That's a new high water mark. Has anyone ever seen one sell for more? Usually they hover around the 20k mark for a nice one Edited June 1, 2015 by buzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) dupe Edited June 1, 2015 by buzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I knew it wouldn't go cheap, but I didn't think $27K! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightguy Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 lightguy,Best of luck. I hope your successful.Jim CI bailed out at 21K but was willing to go a bit higher....But not that high.Looks nice though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 lightguy,You did the right thing. I bought a Colt for less than that a few years ago.When the next one comes up you won't have to worry about that guy.21 K was the correct time to quit.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightguy Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 lightguy,You did the right thing. I bought a Colt for less than that a few years ago.When the next one comes up you won't have to worry about that guy.21 K was the correct time to quit.Jim CThanks for the encouraging words. IMO the days of the 20K Colt are over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dog 1110 Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Another Savage M1 just got listed for $27,500 on Sturm.All original and amnesty registered .I know the gentleman that is selling it- I've bought several FA guns from him- and he is one of the most honest dealers I have ever met.If WW 2 M1's are going for $27K what's that doing to the price of the 1928's and Colts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Asking for and getting are two different things. but I do think that USGI M1s and M1A1s are undervalued relative to the rest of the market. Getting your hands on a USGI Thompson of WWII vintage for $20k is a heck of a deal. From a practical standpoint, it's as good of a gun (or better?) than the 28 model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Another Savage M1 just got listed for $27,500 on Sturm.All original and amnesty registered .I know the gentleman that is selling it- I've bought several FA guns from him- and he is one of the most honest dealers I have ever met.If WW 2 M1's are going for $27K what's that doing to the price of the 1928's and Colts ?It's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Yes It is, LSU. A few more pics would be nice but If I were shopping for an M1, I'd hop on a plane to take a closer look at this one. I'm sure the 27K GB auction shook it loose. If the gun is what it appears to be, I hope someone here, who's looking, at least gets a bid in... Bob D Edited June 2, 2015 by bug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etest1971 Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Another Savage M1 just got listed for $27,500 on Sturm.All original and amnesty registered .I know the gentleman that is selling it- I've bought several FA guns from him- and he is one of the most honest dealers I have ever met.If WW 2 M1's are going for $27K what's that doing to the price of the 1928's and Colts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etest1971 Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks Devil Dog for the compliment. I just thought I would throw it out there. It's really a nice gun for someone that wants a unmolested original gun. I have only run 500 to 1000 rounds through it in 5 years. I might have to give gun broker a shot! Edited June 1, 2015 by etest1971 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 That is one of the nicest M1s out there (for sale). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 IMO, If a person knew he was only ever---ever buying only one Thompson, it would have to be a 28 model. Having a Thompson and not being able experience a drum dump would be unfulfilling to say the least.Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 IMO, If a person knew he was only ever---ever buying only one Thompson, it would have to be a 28 model. Having a Thompson and not being able experience a drum dump would be unfulfilling to say the least.DarrylWholeheartedly agree that every Thompson fan must do a c drum dump at least once. It takes at least a week for the smile to go away. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 The irony of the situation is that if Colt had made the M1A1 version in 1921, the gun probably would have been an immediate success story, everybody would have been clamoring for them. It's a lot easier to sell an excellent $500 SMG to the army than an excellent $2500 SMG. I own both a 28 and M1A1 model. I bought my M1A1 because the guy who sold me my 28 was selling the M1A1 as well and offered me both at an excellent price. I told the guy I was probably going to end up selling the M1A1 eventually since I didn't really want both. That turned out to be a lie, you'd have to pry the M1 out of my hands and kick me in the face a few times to get it away from me. When you hold an M1 type Thompson in your hands, it gives you the same impression as holding a Garand. It's immediately obvious that it's a superb quality, heavy duty weapon. It has pretty much the exact same handling and shooting characteristics as the 28. There's nothing about it that's cheap or "tinny", it's not a lower quality weapon than the 28, it's just not as fancy. For example, the 28 has a finned barrel, which is more fancy, but actually adds nothing to the performance of the gun. In some ways the M1 model is a better gun by being less fancy. The Lyman sight is a work of art but I greatly prefer the M1A1 sight. Anyway, the point is that the M1 type Thompsons are an amazing gun, go ahead and buy one without even a twinge of doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 My thoughts exactly, Buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) I to own several of each model, the M1 varieties are built like tanks when compared to the finely crafted original 21 & 28 models. If you're into the gangster era or just like the finely crafted guns and would like to experience drum mag dumps, there the choice.If you're a WWII enthusiast and seek a no holds barred tank of a gun, then the M1's are your ticket. It's just a matter of what your into, both are great guns.Darryl Edited June 2, 2015 by darrylta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dog 1110 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I own 2 Colts, a 1928 Savage and a Savage M1A.I have only shot the Colts one time each.I shoot the 28 a couple of times a year.I shoot the heck out of the MIA.But that's just me. DD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) You can't go wrong buying any Thompson (as long as you get it for a good price). It's like choosing which Ferrari you want to buy or what NFL cheerleader you want a lap dance from. My point is just that the M1s are overlooked by a lot of guys. It's a similar gun to a Garand or M1 Carbine, an extremely well-made and well designed weapon. It's not a cheapo, its a Rolls Royce of a gun The 1921 Thompson is in its own universe. There are very few military and police guns that are designed and built like a custom-shop sporting arm. They literally spared no expense on the fabrication of the 1921. That kind of thing is irresistible to gun collectors. Edited June 2, 2015 by buzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etest1971 Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Colt 21 with a C drum. Does it get any better than that??? Edited June 3, 2015 by etest1971 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) What I'll add is, in my opinion, the '21 was not made as a weapon of then-modern war. I think AOC and Colt designed and made something with too nice of a finish and excessively tight tolerances for that role. The M1928 and M1928A1 were not substantial changes to the original design. Experience in the field and high demand forced changes that resulted in the M1 Thompson and later the M1A1 Thompson. "How can we cut costs and speed production while still fielding a reliable weapon?" Edited June 3, 2015 by LSU Tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 What I'll add is, in my opinion, the '21 was not made as a weapon of then-modern war. I think AOC and Colt designed and made something with too nice of a finish and excessively tight tolerances for that role. "Sorry but this is wrong. The development started with the aim of being a trench weapon for the raging war in Europe, but the model would not be ready before the armistice and was left sitting on the dock. The gun further refined slightly to the model of 1921 where a market was sought during the interwar years. It's construction, fit and finish is constant with other weapons of the time (think Bergman, Luger, 1911, 1918 etc etc).Was the design dated by WWII? Sure and the company was working on reducing costs with the existing design. What they failed to recognize was that the age of sheet metal guns were being developed. Good stuff but the Thompsin wasn't born in 1921 when the world was recovering from hostilities in Europe. It was being developed in the teens in hopes to serve during WWI. There's a great history on the development of the 1921 in the Ultimate Thompson Book that walks through the patents the Annihilatior models, 1919s and ultimately what would become the 1921.Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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