Colt Thompsons used by Gangsters -- Serial Number Database

[HANS]

Over the course of my research on gangster gats, I've collected over 100 serial numbers of Colt Thompson guns that were used by gangsters (including bankrobbers etc) of the 1920s and 1930s; in many cases, I have extensive histories, in some only the mere fact that a certain gun was used by criminals. I also have some negatives, that is guns that were supposedly used by gangsters but probably weren't. Since I'm still looking to publish my complete data at a later point, I'm not prepared to put all this on the internet, but if you have a gun and would like to have it checked against my list, I'd be happy to accommodate you.

 

Cheers

 

HANS

Edited August 23, 2023 by HANS

[TEXAS MGC]

Hi Hans,

I may have a few numbers for you if I haven't given to you before. 

[HANS]

12 hours ago, TEXAS MGC said:

Hi Hans,

I may have a few numbers for you if I haven't given to you before. 

 

Fire away, either in this thread or in a private message. Thanks!

 

Cheers

 

HANS

[gijive]

Hi Hans,

 

Do you have the St. Louis guns that were confiscated from Charles Fresina in March of 1928?

[HANS]

1 hour ago, gijive said:

Hi Hans,

 

Do you have the St. Louis guns that were confiscated from Charles Fresina in March of 1928?

 

Yes. I also have a third number that probably ended up with them. Frank Thompson later claimed that he had supplied as many as six Thompson guns to that gang, but I think that was at best an inflated boast.

 

Cheers

 

HANS