Hyper Sniper Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 (edited) It has been along time since I have been on this site. I would love to know what you all believe its worth would be? I acquired it from Gordon Curtiss so I know it’s authentic. Edited January 19 by Hyper Sniper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Are you sure it an original? The last original I saw sell was $5,500 but idk if the market will support that now or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Hyper Sniper, Welcome back to the Thompson forum. If you obtained the Spare Part Kit (SPK) from Gordon Curtiss, I would bet Mr. Curtiss obtained it from Roger Cox. If the SPK is original, one of the most common variations, is in really nice condition and contains original Colt era parts, then the price mentioned by Got Uzi, above, is possible - but very much at the top of the market. If you can post some pictures, I know forum members can offer a more accurate opinion of pricing. Be aware that fakes exist. And two of the variations will not command top dollar but are none the less original. If you decide to post pictures, I want to see a close up of the front and back of the rivet attaching the latch. I also want to see a clear picture of the hinges, top and bottom. I have written extensively on the SPK. My Amateur's Guide book tells of the history of the SPK and examines what I believe is the most common (and valuable variation). It also addresses the Gordon Herigstad reproduction kit. My 3rd book goes into detail on the last two variations as well as fakes with a follow up on the Herigstad reproduction SPK. Knowledgeable buyers will most likely have both books. The pictures tell the story. It is good way to authenticate your SPK and will aide if you ever decide to sell it. If you live close to Ohio, attending a Thompson association Show & Shoot later this year will offer you the opportunity to have the SPK examined by knowledgeable members in this area. And you will have a lot of fun. I guarantee it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Sniper Posted January 19 Author Report Share Posted January 19 (edited) Thank you for the reply TD. when I get time I will post some pics. I live in between Roger Cox and Gordon Curtiss. So when Mr. Curtiss passed I bought most of his collection, and I have gotten older and am going to sell. it is currently on Gunbrokers and is the 1921 AC #7011 and is an amazing collection of the Books FBI case and is full of all the original parts as well as the signed book From Roger Cox and the addendum book with a new like L Drum with matching serial numbers #2717 you can look at the total collection on Gunbroker. Thank you for your time and response Sir. I will tell you that the SPK is the real deal! Because when I bought this collection, the fakes were not offered at that time. This gun is in Gordon Herigstad book as well and I talked to him many times before he started his replica model. Edited January 19 by Hyper Sniper Miss typed the serial number for the drum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Chopper Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Looks like this is it. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1149973429 First thing that jumps out at me is the chamber brush with the "Silver" handle. All originals I have experienced were brass colored. Just an observance. Very nice looking package 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Thats an original Dan Block thompson stand in the auction! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDog2012 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, deerslayer said: Thats an original Dan Block thompson stand in the auction! Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 That is one of the better cased sets I HAVE SEEN OFFERED AND SELL IN AWHILE.And i should know i had well over a 100 of them.as far as parts kits only ever had 6 total original. looks correct by what i can see, those who have owned more then 6 can chime in with the knowledge on them. seems after Gordones arrived.everybody became a expert. yet when i had one in 1975 they thought it was a fish hook box and line weights for fishing. times change.we have seen a lot over the past 50 plus years.And more guns will be offered. with all the extra items that have been put away for decades.nice gun nice story...RON K. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Sniper Posted January 27 Author Report Share Posted January 27 (edited) Colt 21a Greg you built this case for me many years ago. I asked you to build it at the Knob Crk machine gun shoot probably around 2008 or so. Beautifully done Sir I am the one that sold Gordon Curtiss’s Collection. Dan Edited January 27 by Hyper Sniper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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