Tarheelstate Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Not sure if this information has been posted elsewhere on this forum but the question I have is what is the best and mostreliable way to check the transfer history of and Thompson Navy Overstamp that we have in our inventory.Serial number is 5925 . Got a tip to try a Freedom of Information Act request but have not clue as to how to do that.Any information provided would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Scott Tar Heel State Firearms Edited March 8, 2017 by Tarheelstate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawk64 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Brockton Mass P.D. shows it to originally be a 1921AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hi Scott,Welcome to the Forum. The information provided by mohawk64 above concerning NO 5295 is most likely all that is published on this Colt Thompson. The most comprehensive source of information on Colt Thompson's is in an expensive book by Gordon Herigstad titled, Colt Thompson Serial Numbers. The book is now in its 6th and final edition. I have an earlier edition of Gordon's book and it shows NO 5295 to be a Model 1921AC, originally purchased by the Brockton, MA police department. Much of the information in the book was reported to Gordon over the years so discrepancies regarding specific model types do exist. That said, it is an excellent source of information. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to ATF Disclosure Division will supply you the date NO 5295 was registered with the IRS and the number of transfers or owners since it left the police department. This information is usually free but it may take over a year to receive it from ATF. The names and locations of the prior owners will be redacted. You have the most important piece of information - the original purchaser. If you would like to know more about NO 5295, post a few pictures. If still interested in filing a FOIA request, contact me via the Forum PM with your e-mail address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Sounds like it was back to AOC twice. Once for the comp and again for the 28N work. FOI would likely tell you when the gun first entered the registry. Both mods might have occured before 34 though and wouldn't be there. Also, FOIs are taking longer than F4 transfers. Reaching out to the Brockton PD might be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheelstate Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I have to apologize but I just was looking at this post after I made it and I inverted the 2 and 9. The serial number is actually 5925 and NOT 5295 . Not sure how I change the thread header. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) 5925 looks like Danville,VA PD. Maybe they could help. Edited March 8, 2017 by bug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheelstate Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) 5925 Yes it is 5925. Thank you sir. Edited March 8, 2017 by Tarheelstate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 I edited the thread title. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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