What the hell is this?

Th0r · September 13, 2006, 20:53

I haven't seen one of these before. Looks like and AOW, but I've seen a few weapons with a factory forgrip, like a really early tec-9, grandfathered in as a pistol before. What is it and what's it worth?

http://www.hunt101.com/showphoto.php?photo=434032

**Ricketts** · September 13, 2006, 21:16

Tommygun pistol. Actually, last one I saw sell went at auction for 1200. 45 caliberACP. Would take a drum, too. Semi Auto. Last one I saw was about 4-5 years ago--

akfanatic · September 13, 2006, 23:08

All Thompsons up until the M1A/A1 (mass produced for WW2) had removable stocks.

I dont really know what this particular piece is; it could be the real thing with the stock removed or some sort of pistol/AOW bastard thingy...

I want an M1A1

; sucks to be poor...

xcpd69 · September 13, 2006, 23:32

Back in the 70's and 80's Auto Ordinance marketed several semi-auto versions of the Thompson Sub Machinegun.

The 1927A1, which was the delux version with finned barrel, Lyman type sights and Cutts style compensator, in 45 caliber. I believe at one time 38 Super versions were contemplated, but don't think they went into production.

The "M1" military style, with side cocking handle, no finned barrel or compensator, with simpler peep sight on the rear.

A 22 caliber vesion of the 1927A1 with an alloy frame to reduce weight.

And finally, the example shown, the 1927A5 (?) Thompson pistol. No provision for a buttstock and an original length 10 inch barrel instead of the longer 16 inch barrel of the others.

Thompson submachineguns are heavy and complicated. There are much better weapons out there, but the historical link plus the old fashioned workmanship, makes them a fine addition to any collection.

IF I WERE ever to realisticly NEED a subgun, I'd prefer my Uzi...(Not that it's likely)

Th0r · September 14, 2006, 10:53

It's a 1927A-5, and there's only two I could find for sale.
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=56427907
http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976677102.htm

These people have got to be nutty, right?

frtyfivsevnty · September 14, 2006, 14:47

They also had 10mm for a short time.

September 13, 2006, 20:53	#1
Th0r Registered FALaholic #: 15660 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SWFLA Posts: 329	What the hell is this? I haven't seen one of these before. Looks like and AOW, but I've seen a few weapons with a factory forgrip, like a really early tec-9, grandfathered in as a pistol before. What is it and what's it worth? http://www.hunt101.com/showphoto.php?photo=434032

September 13, 2006, 21:16	#2
Ricketts Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 3418 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 7,035	Tommygun pistol. Actually, last one I saw sell went at auction for 1200. 45 caliberACP. Would take a drum, too. Semi Auto. Last one I saw was about 4-5 years ago-- __________________ "You should have come with a warning label." My daughters boyfriend to her!!

September 13, 2006, 23:08	#3
akfanatic Registered FALaholic #: 20883 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 215	All Thompsons up until the M1A/A1 (mass produced for WW2) had removable stocks. I dont really know what this particular piece is; it could be the real thing with the stock removed or some sort of pistol/AOW bastard thingy... I want an M1A1 ; sucks to be poor... __________________ BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, PLING!

September 13, 2006, 23:32	#4
xcpd69 Registered FALaholic #: 31 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Uranus Posts: 5,568	Back in the 70's and 80's Auto Ordinance marketed several semi-auto versions of the Thompson Sub Machinegun. The 1927A1, which was the delux version with finned barrel, Lyman type sights and Cutts style compensator, in 45 caliber. I believe at one time 38 Super versions were contemplated, but don't think they went into production. The "M1" military style, with side cocking handle, no finned barrel or compensator, with simpler peep sight on the rear. A 22 caliber vesion of the 1927A1 with an alloy frame to reduce weight. And finally, the example shown, the 1927A5 (?) Thompson pistol. No provision for a buttstock and an original length 10 inch barrel instead of the longer 16 inch barrel of the others. Thompson submachineguns are heavy and complicated. There are much better weapons out there, but the historical link plus the old fashioned workmanship, makes them a fine addition to any collection. IF I WERE ever to realisticly NEED a subgun, I'd prefer my Uzi...(Not that it's likely) __________________ Mama, take this badge off of me I can't use it anymore.

September 14, 2006, 14:47	#6
frtyfivsevnty Registered FALaholic #: 6367 Join Date: May 2002 Location: ny Posts: 2,250	They also had 10mm for a short time. __________________ "I'd like to buy your deadliest gun please."-Homer Simpson

September 14, 2006, 10:53	#5
Th0r Registered FALaholic #: 15660 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SWFLA Posts: 329	It's a 1927A-5, and there's only two I could find for sale. http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=56427907 http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976677102.htm These people have got to be nutty, right?

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