Auto-Ordnance Thompson Model of 1927 A1 Deluxe .45 ACP Semi-Auto Carbine, 16.5 in Barrel, Parkerized, Walnut Furniture, Includes Type 'L' Drum & 20-Round Magazine
This Auto-Ordnance Model of 1927 A1 Deluxe brings the classic Thompson profile in a semi-automatic, .45 ACP carbine format with a 16.5 inch smooth, unported barrel. It features a parkerized steel receiver, top-mounted charging handle, and walnut furniture with a vertical foregrip. It comes with both a Type 'L' 50-round drum magazine and a 20-round stick magazine, plus a Thompson-branded hard case, making it a complete and ready-to-enjoy package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few minor scratches and blemishes on the metal and wood from prior handling. There is a small blemish at the toe of the stock.
What's Included
- Thompson-branded hard case
- Type 'L' 50-round drum magazine
- 20-round stick magazine
- Drum adapter
The Model of 1927 A1 Deluxe is a semi-automatic, closed-bolt, blowback Thompson-pattern carbine chambered in .45 ACP. Its 16.5 inch smooth, unported barrel complements the classic top-mounted charging handle and iconic profile.
The receiver is steel with a parkerized finish, paired with walnut furniture throughout. It includes a vertical walnut foregrip with finger grooves, a walnut pistol grip, and a walnut stock with a steel buttplate. A sling swivel is mounted at the stock toe, and the length of pull measures 17.0 inches.
Sighting is via iron sights: a blade front and a protected adjustable ladder rear sight. Controls include a manual safety with a selector marked FIRE/SAFE. The top of the receiver carries the Thompson arrow trademark and a top-mounted charging slot.
Receiver markings include "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION GREELEY, PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.A." with U.S. patent numbers, and right-side legends "MODEL OF 1927 A1" and "THOMPSON SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE CALIBER .45 AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGE." It accepts Thompson pattern stick and drum magazines; the included Type 'L' drum face plate is marked "MAGAZINE TYPE 'L' ... 50 CARTRIDGES ... FOR 1928 MODEL WIND TO 9 OR 11 CLICKS." Maximum capacity is 50+1. Made in the United States.