{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-thompson-m1928a1-display-submachine-gun-with-original-kerr-sling-and-magazine","title":"Original U.S. WWII Thompson M1928A1 Display Submachine Gun with Original Kerr Sling and Magazine","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a magnificent WWII Thompson M1928A1 Display Gun, built from genuine WWII Issue Thompson parts and reassembled with a beautiful non-firing BATF compliant new made solid Aluminum display receiver with a lovely simulated aged blued finish. As the receiver is completely inert, that makes this 100% legal to own without a license of any kind. Every part on this display gun is original WWII manufacture other than the receiver. The barrel is a service used example, and was deactivated by having a pin welded through the chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal WW2 parts include:\u003cbr\u003e- Detachable WWII Issue Walnut Butt Stock with Cross Pin.\u003cbr\u003e- Complete Lower Frame Assembly with remarked serial number \u003cstrong\u003e87159\u003c\/strong\u003e. next to struck through serial number \u003cstrong\u003eNO.S-75376\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating production by Savage Firearms, or their Contractor Stevens. When being processed at arsenal, sometimes parts needed to be swapped out, so the lower frames were altered to match the receivers.\u003cbr\u003e- 10.5\" Finned Barrel - deactivated\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCutts compensator with patent markings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Walnut Pistol Grip\u003cbr\u003e- Lyman \"L\" Rear sight\u003cbr\u003e- Walnut Horizontal Fore Grip\u003cbr\u003e- Short Magazine (Deactivated where required)\u003cbr\u003e- Original Thompson Kerr Sling, which is complete and fully functional. The buckles are all blacked brass and marked \u003cstrong\u003eNOBUCKL\u003c\/strong\u003e along with patent information. The sling is definitely a bit long, so it may be a repurposed Springfield Kerr sling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe display receiver has replicated markings, including the model number, patent numbers, and even serial number \u003cstrong\u003eNO. 650294\u003c\/strong\u003e. This example is typical of the wartime issue Thompson M1928A1, with the much simpler \"L\" rear sight. It has the wartime style buttstock, with the reinforcement bolt, and while the rear sling swivel mount is machined steel, the front is the later bent steel. It has lovely American Black Walnut furniture which shows only light wear, so they may be later war replacements, which were not oiled as heavily as those from the factory. The metalwork has a lovely aged patina, still retaining a lot of the original finish, while also showing wear from service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to add to your collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thompson 1928 sub machine gun is perhaps the most recognizable firearm of World War II, made famous by the Airborne Troops of the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. This military model differs from the original commercial model in its 20 round magazine and its horizontal foregrip. Though heavy by today's standards, the weight helped control the .45 caliber bursts when operated on full automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thompson submachine was invented by John T. Thompson in 1919 and became infamous during the Prohibition era. It was a common sight of the time, being used by both law enforcement officers and criminals. The Thompson was also known informally as: the \"Tommy Gun,\" the \"Trench Broom,\" the \"Trench Sweeper,\" the \"Chicago Piano,\" the \"Chicago Typewriter,\" and the \"Chopper.\" The Thompson was favored by soldiers, criminals and police alike for its ergonomics, compactness, large .45 ACP cartridges, and high volume of automatic fire and among civilian collectors for its historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany new made replica and Airsoft Thompsons flood the market today, but this is an opportunity to own a true piece of history, a genuine WWII Thompson receiver in wonderful condition and totally legal to own in the USA by federal law without any type of license.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45097205334085,"sku":"ONSV26PCS011","price":2195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/F4736BCA-75B4-427C-A059-F680FB7460FC.jpg?v=1780513935","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-thompson-m1928a1-display-submachine-gun-with-original-kerr-sling-and-magazine","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}