VERY CLEAN COLT MODEL 1928 NAVY OVERSTAMP THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN

VERY CLEAN COLT MODEL 1928 NAVY OVERSTAMP THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN

03-1916 | Cal. 45 ACP. | S# 7544. | Bbl. 12″. | Mfg. 03/21-07/22.

Between these dates, 15,000 Thompson Machine Guns were manufactured by the Colt Firearms Corporation of Hartford, CT. Each gun manufactured was given the designation, and marked as the Model of 1921. While manufacturing was quick, by comparison, the sale of these guns took place over a span of almost 20 years. During this time, there were alterations & upgrades that affected the configuration & final markings at the time of actual sale. While the original Model of 1921 guns boasted a cyclic rate of 800 rounds per minute (RPM), beginning January 1927 Colt altered several examples to fire at a lower rate of fire, on advise from the United States Marine Corps, following their original deployment in the Nicaraguan Jungles. These “slowed down” examples, as they were requested, were made from Model of 1921 guns that were given a heavier actuator, a different recoil spring and buffer, were to become known as the U.S. Model of 1928 Navy. They are also often referred to as a “1928 Overstamp” due to the method Colt used to remark the guns. The words “U.S. Navy” were added above the original model designation, and a number “8” was hand stamped over last “1” in “1921” to become the Model of 1928. The stamped “8” can often be mistaken for the letter “B” depending on how the new stamp was placed over the original “1”. This particular gun is listed in Gordon Herigstad’s book, “Colt Thompson Submachine Gun Serial Numbers and Histories” as being delivered to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office in Hamilton, Ohio, shipped 11/7/1933, on page 767. It boasts a blued finish and unmarked Cutts integral w/ the front sight. Barrel has 29 fins above the vertical foregrip. Lyman windage adjustable rear sight, notch for close quarters & elevation adjustable to 600 yards when lifted up. Left side controls. Receiver properly marked; “U.S. NAVY / MODEL OF 1928 (8 over the original 1) / NO 7544” above the pistol grip. Rear of receiver, also on right marked; “THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN / CALIBRE .45 COLT AUTOMATIC COLT CARTRIDGE / MANUFACTURED BY / COLT’S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. Left side fire control markings are “FULL / AUTO” & “SINGLE”. Right side receiver markings include; “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION / NEW YORK U.S.A. & Patent block ending w/ DECEMBER 28, 1920” as well as “JHB”, acceptance stamp for John H. Barrett, Colt’s quality control inspector. Top of receiver marked w/ “Thompson” bullet logo forward of rear sight. Trigger frame stamped “NO 7544”, matching receiver serial number. Push button, detachable hardwood shoulder stock w/ metal butt plate & trap door, matching finish, color & condition of pistol grip & vertical grip. Trap door in shoulder stock still retains oil bottle & fiber cushion inside. Shoulder stock marked w/ small anchor at front, close to metal in quick detatch assembly as used by the stock-maker Remington Arms. Gun has correct 1928 internals consisting of the weighted actuator w/ knurled cocking handle, bronze Blish lock, bolt, 1 piece op-rod spring & red fiber buffer. Blish lock is unmarked, aside from the “UP” mark w/ arrow. Butler County Sheriff’s Office marked this gun w/ an electro pencil in several locations including left side of receiver, trigger frame under stock, steel butt plate, inside of trap door. MAGS: (4 total) 1 matte finish ” New York” 50 rd. L-Drum, Black parkerized. 3 steel 20 rd. (2 electro pencilled “Butler County Sheriff’s Office Ohio, 1 not marked by them.) UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Black folding Kasekraft case w/ blue velvet interior & cleaning rod & manual. STATUS: NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE CURIO CLASS III.