Auto-Ordnance Thompson Model of 1927A1 Deluxe .45 ACP Semi-Auto Carbine, 18-Inch Finned Barrel with Cutts-Style Compensator, Walnut Furniture, Includes Drum Magazine
This Auto-Ordnance Model of 1927A1 Deluxe is a U.S.-made, full-size .45 ACP semi-automatic carbine that captures classic Thompson styling with modern production. It features an 18-inch finned barrel with a Cutts-style compensator, robust steel construction with a matte black finish, and walnut furniture including a fixed buttstock, pistol grip, and vertical foregrip. Marked with Kahr-era Worcester rollmarks and the Thompson bullet logo, it accepts both stick and drum magazines and comes with a 50-round L-drum included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Details: This Model 1927 A1 shows minimal evidence of handling with only slight cosmetic marks visible on the exterior. The bore is bright and clean, reflecting attentive care. Surfaces display limited wear consistent with conscientious handling over time.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Original hard case
- 1x 50-round Thompson-pattern L-drum magazine
- 1x 30-round stick magazine
Built on a steel receiver with a matte black finish, this 1927A1 Deluxe operates as a semi-automatic, closed-bolt, blowback carbine in .45 ACP. It uses a top-mounted actuator/charging handle in a longitudinal slot and includes a manual safety with selector markings denoted "FIRE SAFE."
The 18-inch finned barrel is paired with a Cutts-style compensator. Sights are iron: a pinned blade front set on the compensator and an adjustable ladder rear in a protected base for clear sight alignment.
Walnut furniture completes the classic Thompson profile. It includes a fixed buttstock, a walnut pistol grip, and a vertical walnut foregrip with finger grooves. Length of pull is 17.0 inches, and the rifle is configured as a full-size carbine.
This example accepts both stick and drum magazines. Included are a 50-round L-drum and a 30-round stick magazine, offering immediate flexibility for range or display. The original hard case is also included for transport and storage.
Markings are consistent with Kahr-era production from Worcester, Massachusetts. The receiver is marked "MODEL OF 1927 A1" and "THOMPSON SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE CALIBER .45 AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGE," with a U.S. patents block and the right-side "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A." The top carries the Thompson bullet logo, and a KM-prefix serial format is observed.