A Colt Thompson Buyer & Collectors Guide

[TD.]

UPDATE: A Kindle ebook of this publication is now available on Amazon.com.

I was not planning on another book but when I had the opportunity to inspect and take pictures of a beautiful 1928 Colt NAVY...yes, another book. This former police department Thompson submachine gun is owned by none other than Roger Allen, the Class 3 dealer from Kentucky that rescued all the St. Louis Police Department Colt's for Thompson enthusiasts to enjoy forever.

I had thought about a smaller (8.25" x 6" - 51 pages) inexpensive book like this for a while based on comments I had received from purchasers of my third book, An Amateur's Guide for the Colt Thompson Submachine Gun. Roger's Colt NAVY, located just down the street in small town Kentucky, made this book a reality. 

One recurring comment I hear from readers is the Amateur’s Guide book is a great reference book. However, it is just a little too large to drag around to a gun show, auction house or Thompson show when inspecting a Colt Thompson. I have been told many times something smaller and easier to carry around would be perfect – but keep the pictures and captions. This book is mostly pictures and expansive captions! 

All Colt Thompson submachine guns are very expensive in today’s marketplace. Some are astonishingly high priced. Reference books about Thompson submachine guns are also expensive but can identify many pitfalls that can save buyers a lot of remorse if utilized properly. This pocket size book is designed to allow a prospective buyer or enthusiast the opportunity to correctly inspect a Colt Thompson in a systematic step by step process from one area to another - at a very reasonable price. It is not a replacement for my Amateur’s Guide book; it is a supplemental guide. It is also an inexpensive introduction to the Colt Thompson submachine gun for those new to the machine gun community seeking to learn about the iconic Tommy Gun.

It is available on Amazon.com for $24.99 plus shipping and tax. My price is $25 for a signed copy postage paid. I will have copies available at the upcoming Thompson Collector's Association (TCA) Show & Shoot as well as the May, Ohio Gun Collector's Association (OGCA) display show. If you cannot make these events, contact me via Private Message or at: tkd5501@fuse.net for ordering information. 

Thank you for all your past support.

 

Edited December 7, 2024 by TD.
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[troll]

Loved your first book!

[dalbert]

I had a chance to fully review a draft copy of this book, and I have to say it is a fantastic resource in a handy format.  

Another great job by Tom!

David Albert

[TD.]

I appreciated the nice comments at the TCA Show & Shoot and the Ohio Gun Collector's Assocation (OGCA) display show this past weekend. I still have a few books in stock, so I am bringing this back to the top. Thank you for all the support over the years.  

[cbmott]

You ever think about doing Kindle versions? All my flight manuals, tactics publications and even my notes are all digital. I’ve found it much more useful than physical books many a time.

[TD.]

cbmott,

I appreciate your interest in my newest book. This is the only book I have written where I actually thought about doing an electronic copy. I can see the value in having an electronic copy of this book for some enthusiasts. Currently, sales and feedback of the hardcopy are very satisfying. Perhaps other Board members will join in, especially those that have a hard copy, and let me know their thoughts on having an electronic version. I value all comments. Again, thank you.    

[RoscoeTurner]

Tom, I have found it very handy to have a Kindle version of an Arisaka collectors guide I use on the Ipad I take to shows.  The print copy is over 800 pages which is a bit too large to comfortably carry around.   The Kindle version is great for a quick reference in a small format that easily fits in my show bag.  Having your Colt guide in such a format would probably be well received by Colt collectors.

[TD.]

UPDATE: A Kindle ebook for this publication is now available for purchase on Amazon: $12

I have taken advice from many members of this great forum and published, A Colt Thompson Buyer and Collectors Guide, as an ebook. It is a first for me. I do not have a Kindle and have never read an ebook so please let me know what you think if you obtain a copy. If there are any problems, I will take it down and try to correct all issues. The ebook did look good in the Kindle previewer and passed all the quality inspection points at Amazon so I feel everything is good. But I really want your feedback as this is a new venue for me. 

Thank you for all your past support! 

[rpbcps]

Well done Tom, like you though I am not a kindle owner, thankfully I have a copy of book in print form and it is an excellent read👌🏼