FULLY TRANSFERABLE AUTO ORSNANCE M1A1 THOMPSON

SUBMACHINE GUN, CURIO. Cal. 45 ACP. S# M698A. Bbl. 10.5". M1 Model of the infamous Thompson MSG, "the gun that made the 20's roar". Classic hard wood furniture including horizontal forend. Shoulder stock had metal butt plate w/ trap door, containing oil bottle. Matte parkerized finish on all exposed metal surfaces. Above the horizontal handguard lies a smooth tapered bbl. which terminates at the familiar front blade sight. Sling swivels front & rear. The simple yet effective rear sight combines a fixed peep w/ a notch in its protected environment for fast target acquisition. Right side smooth cocking handle. The M1 utilizes the heavily produced 20 rd. & 30 rd. stick mag. Receiver markings are as follows: (Left side) "THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN ? CALIBER 45 M1 ? NO.M698A"; (Top) familiar Thompson trademark bullet logo, forward of rear sight; (Right side) "AUTO ? ORDNANCE CORPORATION / WEST HURLEY NEW YORK, U.S.A.". NFA Registry lists manufacturer as: Quality Fabrications. "MAGS: 1 steel 20 rd. CONDITION: Parkerized finish on all exposed metal surfaces is complete & consistent, w/some typical drag lines on high spots and some thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Markings remain clear & easy to read. Wooden furniture is very nice exhibiting very few light impressions, in much nicer condition than typical examples of this era. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MACHINE GUN REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (03-2758/JZ). CLASS III / CURIO. $22,000-30,000.