{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-thompson-m1a1-inert-display-submachine-gun-with-short-magazine-and-m1-garand-sling-built-with-original-ww2-parts","title":"Original U.S. WWII Thompson M1A1 Inert Display Submachine Gun with Short Magazine and M1 Garand Sling, Built With Original WW2 Parts","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U.S. WWII Thompson M1A1 inert display submachine gun assembled from genuine wartime Thompson components on a permanently non-firing reconstructed receiver. The retains original maker and inspection markings, including a partial \u003cstrong\u003eAUTO-ORDNANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e, Thompson \u003cstrong\u003ebullet logo\u003c\/strong\u003e,, and \u003cstrong\u003eGEG\u003c\/strong\u003e inspection marking. The display gun also retains an original wartime lower frame, deactivated barrel, walnut furniture, battle sight, magazine, and M1 Sling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe display gun was assembled on an inert non-firing BATF approved original rewelded WWII issue Thompson receiver, making this a 100% legal display Sub-Machine gun. This receiver was created by using portions of the original torch cut demilitarized receiver, which had at least 1\/4\" material removed per each cut, as required. These portions, including the front barrel bushing, were combined with some new made solid steel portions. The original bolt has been deactivated and placed inside the receiver in the forward position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has properly had a 25% section of the total length completely replaced entirely with solid steel bar stock. Meaning a 1\/4 length section of the display receiver is solid steel, making this totally legal to own without a license of any kind. Every part on this display gun is original WWII manufacture other than the portions of solid steel replaced in the receiver (as required by BATF).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the very few times that we have had an M1 or M1A1 Thompson with an original re-welded receiver. Of the demilitarized receivers that came out of Eastern Europe, almost all were M1928A1 receivers, with a small number of M1 \/ M1A1 receivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal WWII parts include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- ATF compliant Thompson\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eM1 \/ M1A1 inert \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003enon-firing\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ereceiver, complete with original maker and arsenal markings, including a partial manufacturer name\u003cstrong\u003e AUTO-ORDNANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e, partial Thompson \u003cstrong\u003e\"Bullet\" Logo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and partial markings on the left side. Due to how this particular example was demilitarized, the markings were unfortunately more heavily impacted than we usually see. We unfortunately cannot see whether it is an \"M1\" or \"M1A1\", but the later war configuration definitely suggests M1A1. There is also a circular \u003cstrong\u003eGEG\u003c\/strong\u003e cartouche on the barrel bushing, for \u003cem\u003eGeorge E. Goll\u003c\/em\u003e, a civilian inspector for the Auto-Ordnance Corporation.\u003cbr\u003e- Walnut Butt Stock with reinforcement bolt and stamped and bent steel swivel base\u003cbr\u003e- Complete Lower Frame Assembly with later style \"pin in drum\" selectors, marked with partial serial number \u003cstrong\u003e11\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e- Walnut Pistol Grip\u003cbr\u003e- Correct Late War \"Battle Sight\" with Protective Wings\u003cbr\u003e- Walnut Horizontal Fore End with bent stamped steel swivel base and later pattern Fore Grip mounting bar with inserted tab and spacer. It is marked \u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back for manufacture by Savage \/ Stevens.\u003cbr\u003e- Original Deactivated Barrel with Attached Foresight, attached to non-firing receiver.\u003cbr\u003e- Short Magazine (deactivated where required).\u003cbr\u003e- Original WWII type M1 Garand sling, which fits well for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is typical of production from mid war onward, when the M1A1 design was fully established. The metalwork is a mixture of blued and phosphate, with a lovely red brown color to the stock wood, and both the fore end and butt stock have bent steel swivel bases. It does show period wear, with much of the original finish on the lower frame worn away, and there are dents, dings, and scratches to the stock wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its reassembled original Auto-Ordnance receiver sections, GEG inspection mark, numbered lower frame, late war battle sight, walnut furniture, and short magazine, this is a strong inert display example of the simplified wartime Thompson pattern. The reconstructed receiver, solid steel replacement sections, deactivated bolt, missing markings, finish wear, and service marks to the wood are all fully disclosed. It would fit especially well in a U.S. WWII small arms, Thompson, Auto-Ordnance, infantry weapons, or advanced inert display collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore on the Thompson SMG:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Thompson was used in World War II in the hands of Allied troops as a weapon for scouts, non-commissioned officers (corporal, sergeant, and higher), and patrol leaders, as well as commissioned officers, tank crewmen, and soldiers performing raids on German positions. In the European theater, the gun was widely utilized in British and Canadian commando units, as well as in the U.S. Army paratrooper and Ranger battalions, where it was issued more frequently than in line infantry units because of its high rate of fire and its stopping power, which made it very effective in the kinds of close combat these special operations troops were expected to undertake. Military Police were fond of it, as were paratroopers, who \"borrowed\" Thompsons from members of mortar squads for use on patrols behind enemy lines. The gun was prized by those lucky enough to get one and proved itself in the close street fighting that was encountered frequently during the invasion of France. A Swedish variant of the M1928A1, the Kulsprutepistol m\/40 (submachine gun, model 40), served in the Swedish Army between 1940 and 1951. Through Lend-Lease, the Soviet Union also received the Thompson, but due to a shortage of appropriate ammunition, its use was not widespread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Malayan Campaign, the Burma Campaign and the Pacific Theater, Lend-Lease issue Thompsons were used by the British Army, Indian Army, Australian Army infantry and other Commonwealth forces. They used the Thompson extensively in jungle patrols and ambushes, where it was prized for its firepower, though it was criticized for its hefty weight and poor reliability. Difficulties in supply eventually led to its replacement in Australian Army units in 1943 by other submachine guns such as the Owen and Austen. The Thompsons were then given to the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Navy. New Zealand commando forces initially used Thompsons but switched them for the more reliable, lighter, and more accurate Owen during the Solomon Islands and Guadalcanal campaigns. The U.S. Marines also used the Thompson as a limited-issue weapon, especially during their later island assaults. The Thompson was soon found to have limited effect in heavy jungle cover, where the low-velocity .45 bullet would not penetrate most small-diameter trees or protective armor vests. (In 1923, the Army had rejected the .45 Remington-Thompson, which had twice the energy of the .45 ACP). In the U.S. Army, many Pacific War jungle patrols were originally equipped with Thompsons in the early phases of the New Guinea and Guadalcanal campaigns, but soon began employing the BAR in its place as a point defense weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46011018575941,"sku":"ONJR26SERB038","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/B850E3E5-6183-4BF9-8023-236D0A0FCBD4.jpg?v=1792011600","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-thompson-m1a1-inert-display-submachine-gun-with-short-magazine-and-m1-garand-sling-built-with-original-ww2-parts","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}