MIL. INC. Thunder Five T-45 .45 LC/.410 DA/SA Revolver, 2 in Barrel, 5-Shot, 1990s U.S.-Made
This MIL. INC. Thunder Five T-45 stands out as an early American-made .45 Colt/.410 revolver from the 1990s with a robust all-steel build, a 3 in .410 chamber, and a compact 2 in barrel. It features a five-chamber swing-out cylinder, DA/SA operation, fixed combat-style sights, and dual safety systems. Clear factory markings and distinctive rifling further define this notable model.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver exhibits various gouging, scratches, handling marks, and pitting throughout.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
What's Included
- MIL. INC. Thunder Five T-45 revolver chambered in .45 LC/.410
The Thunder Five T-45 is an early .45 LC/.410 revolver that predates later mainstream offerings, built in the United States during the 1990s. It uses a sturdy steel frame and receiver with a parkerized/phosphate matte finish and comes fitted with Pachmayr Gripper rubber stocks for a secure hold. The action is double-action/single-action with a five-round, swing-out cylinder and star extractor.
Chambered to accept .410 shells up to 3 in, the cylinder measures approximately 3.2 in in length, paired with a compact 2 in barrel. The barrel is rifled using investment-cast construction with shallow semicircular lands that terminate short of the muzzle, and the barrel is marked .410/.45 LC. Overall length is about 9 in, and weight is approximately 48 oz.
Controls and protective features include an external ambidextrous hammer-block safety and an internal transfer-bar safety. The revolver uses fixed combat-style sights, a vented/slotted rib over the cylinder, and a serrated ejector-rod head for positive manipulation.
Factory markings include THUNDER FIVE on the upper left frame rib and MIL INC., PINEY FLATS, TN on the right-side upper frame rib. The finish, materials, and distinctive rifling pattern are consistent with the Thunder Five series and contribute to its recognizable profile among 1990s multi-caliber revolvers.