Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
FULLY TRANSFERABLE C&R S.F.P.D. COLT MODEL 1921AC THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN
03-1937 | Cal. 45 ACP. | S# 6889. | Bbl. 13” |
One of 14 iconic Colt Thompsons shipped to the Hall of Justice for the San Francisco Police Department in May of 1929. It was manufactured between 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. In the mid 1920s Colt offered an enhanced version of the Model 1921, marketed as the 1921AC (such as this gun) which included the addition of a Cutts Compensator to help manage muzzle rise. This particular gun is listed in Gordon Herigstad’s book, “Colt Thompson Submachine Gun Serial Numbers and Histories” as being delivered to the Hall of Justice, c/o Property Clerks Office, Rm. 108, and noted as marked S.F.P.D. on the left side of the receiver, on page 710. This gun has a blued finish and the muzzle is terminated w/ unmarked Cutts compensator, integral w/ the front blade sight. Barrel is finned above the vertical foregrip. Receiver properly marked: “MODEL OF 1921.” w/ serial number, “THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN / CALIBRE .45 COLT AUTOMATIC COLT CARTRIDGE / MANUFACTURED BY / COLT’S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” on left. Fire control markings are “FULL / AUTO” & “SINGLE”. Above trigger it is stamped “S.F.P.D.” as indicated in the Colt Thompson book. 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 6889”, matching receiver serial number. Push button, detachable hardwood shoulder stock w/ metal butt plate & trap door. Trap door in shoulder stock still retains fiber cushion inside. Shoulder stock marked w/ small anchor at front, close to metal in quick detach 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. MAGS: (5 total) 1 parkerized “New York” 50 rd. L-Drum, drum marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A. PATENTED JULY 27, 1920 DEC 7, 1920 & 4 steel 20 rd. stick mags. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black folding case w/ blue velvet interior & cleaning rod. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. STATUS: CURIO CLASS III.
