Fall 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 6th, 7th, & 8th, 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 AUTO ORDNANCE M1A1 THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN
| Cal. 45 ACP. | S# M698A. | Bbl. 10.5″. | 03-2758/JZ |
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. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MACHINE GUN REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. CLASS III / CURIO GUN
