Auto-Ordnance Thompson Model 1927A1 C Light-Weight .45 ACP Semi-Auto Rifle with Drum & Stick Magazines
The Thompson Model 1927A1 C Light-Weight brings the iconic “Tommy Gun” profile to a modern, civilian-legal platform. Built by Auto-Ordnance in West Hurley, New York, this version features a lighter aluminum-alloy receiver, a permanently attached Cutts-type compensator, and the ability to use both drum and stick magazines. Chambered in .45 ACP and retaining the classic walnut furniture and top-mounted charging handle, it offers collectors and shooters the look and feel of the original while remaining manageable at the range.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light finish wear is visible on high-contact edges and around the magazine well. Controls operate smoothly, and the bore is bright with strong rifling.
What’s Included
- Auto-Ordnance Thompson Model 1927A1 C Light-Weight rifle
- One 50-round Auto-Ordnance “Type L” drum magazine
- Four 30-round Thompson-pattern steel stick magazines
The lightweight aluminum receiver trims significant weight compared with traditional steel-receiver Thompson variants, making extended range sessions easier without sacrificing the gun’s distinctive profile.
A 16.5-inch smooth barrel is capped by a Cutts-type compensator that helps tame muzzle rise and preserves the iconic silhouette. The long recoil-spring guide above the barrel completes the classic look.
The rifle operates via a closed-bolt blowback system and uses a two-position FIRE/SAFE selector. The top-mounted actuator and vertical walnut foregrip stay true to original Thompson ergonomics while remaining intuitive for modern shooters.
Sights consist of a blade front on the compensator and an adjustable Lyman-style ladder rear sight, offering precise elevation control. The fixed walnut buttstock, pistol grip, and foregrip provide a solid, period-correct feel.