*SOLD* Auto Ordnance Thompson 1927-A1 .45 Blk 16 1/2" CHICAGO TYPEWRITER

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:

The Thompson submachine gun (also known as the "TommyGun", "Chicago Typewriter", "Chicago Piano", “Trench Sweeper” or "Trench Broom") is a blowback-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed selective-fire submachine gun, invented by United States Army Brigadier general John T. Thompson in 1918. It was originally designed to break the stalemate of trench warfare of World War I, but was not finished until after the war ended.
 
The weapon was also sold to the general public. Because it could be obtained so easily, the Thompson became notorious during the Prohibition era as the signature weapon of various organized crime syndicates in the United States in the 1920s. It was a common sight in the media at the time, and was used by both law enforcement officers and criminals.

The Thompson was widely adopted by the U.S. armed forces during World War II, and was also used extensively by other Allied troops during the war. Its main models were designated as the M1928A1, M1, and M1A1 during this time. More than 1.5 million Thompson submachine guns were produced during World War II.

Specifications:

Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance
Model: Thompson 1927 A1
Serial: 27014
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 16 1/2" Barrel with Compensator
Optics/Sights: Blade Front Sight with Fold Adjustable Ladder Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock, Pistol Grip and Foregrip
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard