M1921 Colt #151 on Gunbroker - cut up parts set

[reconbob]

Thompson Model 1921 Torch Cut Parts Kit - NFA Parts & Accessories at GunBroker.com : 1113818405

 

Bob

[Motorcar]

What a shame.

[Got Uzi]

Did a good job of catching the ejector with that cut. Must have been a “form 10” gun situation. Sad some guns have to die so others may live. Be interesting to see the final result. 

[anjong-ni]

Now on this one, would the barrel chamber be stamped with the serial number?    ...Phil

[Colt Chopper]

9 minutes ago, anjong-ni said:

Now on this one, would the barrel chamber be stamped with the serial number?    ...Phil

This kit has numerous issues.

The original barrel would have been marked with 151, but the barrel pictured is far from original.

[TEXAS MGC]

The pics don't show the serial number on the lower receiver, or did I miss that. I think the lower receiver does not match the low serial number.

[Arthur Fliegenheimer]

Seems to be an attempt to fill in missing original parts, such as vertical grip- frame grip, with substitutes to make  the kit whole. The same seller has a WH C drum listed as "original."

[Bridgeport28A1]

Does Gordon's book show any history for Colt # 151?

[Stampcollector]

[Sig]

19 hours ago, Colt Chopper said:

This kit has numerous issues.

The original barrel would have been marked with 151, but the barrel pictured is far from original.

Barrel has no witness mark.  No picture of an Anchor stamp on the rear stock has me suspicious.  Both Front Rear grip do not appear correct to me but that is just me.  These items are always better purchased after a direct visual inspection.

 

No Witness mark and some mark is clocked above where one should be but not a witness mark

 

Rear grip has an unusual appearance, should be a crisper line coming back from the trigger guard

 

An example of a rear grip with a crisp line coming back from the trigger guard

Front grip has an unusual shape

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Another front grip to compare

[68coupe]

Mayhaps I'm the dumb one, but won't three cuts make four pieces?

Karl, 68coupe

[p51]

42 minutes ago, Stampcollector said:

Imagine the intimidation that was done with the real #151. Sorry, I had family that lived in the coal fields of Virginia in the 20s and 30s...

[Centrifugal Arms]

28 minutes ago, 68coupe said:

Mayhaps I'm the dumb one, but won't three cuts make four pieces?

Karl, 68coupe

I wondered about that too, maybe he's counting the original saw cut?  The nose piece appears to have been saw cut at some point, look at the left side cut behind the ejection port (picture 10).  Yet the receiver piece with the ejector is clearly flame cut in that same area?  Maybe the nose piece is from a different gun altogether?

[ordnance]

Well, that pile of mismatched parts just sold for $8205.

[Colt Chopper]

9 hours ago, ordnance said:

Well, that pile of mismatched parts just sold for $8205.

Someone's going to be very disappointed, and/or needs to purchase some books and get educated.

[TD.]

Agree with Colt Chopper, above!

What is really sad is NO 151, along with NO 146, were registered with the IRS on or around January 23, 1937. I believe the registration was to a coal company, possibly in Kentucky. The documentation I have is unclear on this. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, it was destroyed. 

Regarding the left-over parts:

As TEXAS MGC stated above, it was not a matching frame. Of note, it is a mixed marked frame, NO 2714, with what appears to be Colt internals. I have several examples of mixed marked frames in my picture collection in the high 2000, low 3000 serial number range. An example can be found on page 173 of my Amateur's Guide book, NO 3186, owned by a forum member. 

The actuator was the first variation 1921 actuator with nice knurling - correct for NO 151.

I don't know about the Blish lock, buffer pilot or spring and other few parts.

The head of the bolt was bent. The barrel, butt stock and all the wood are not Colt era. 

At $8205, plus sales tax and shipping...what a deal ?

 

[jcrowhunter]

On 6/30/2025 at 5:28 PM, Motorcar said:

What a shame.

Yes it is!

[SP Sarge]

Looks like the buyer was one of the folks that run Frankford Arsenal. I've seen a reproduction cuts compensator they make listed in the past.