EXTREMELY DESIRABLE ORIGINAL PURPLE LINED “POLICE” STYLE” COLT THOMPSON MACHINE

Very seldom found separate from a gun, this is an original purple felt lined Colt Thompson machine gun hard case. Latches are marked “LANSENAD, CLEVELAND”. Interior is fitted to take four 20-round magazines, and a 50-round drum in addition to a Thompson (compensator-equipped models fit) and stock. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall appearance is fine, original as found, very serviceable throughout including latches and handle. The leather bottoms of the handle are gone but the handle still serves. There are a couple of splits to the outer leather at the edges, with flaking away to reveal the base underneath. Also, a couple small tears to the purple lining. But one must consider that this case is over 100 years old now, and for the Colt Thompson collector, this is a really scarce accessory to find. JWK 2024-05-087