![]() In the ensuring years, Auto-Ordnance modified the Model of 1921 Thompson in hopes of finding something that would be more marketable. The commercial marketing of these firearms was less than successful. The original 15,000 Thompsons manufactured by Colt were all Model of 1921. However, it is the highest serial numbered Colt Thompson known to exist in the United States at this time. ![]() The last serial number used on this initial production run was No.Ĭolt Thompson as fifteen other Colt Thompson submachine guns have a higher serial number - but none are currently known to be on National Firearms Act (NFA) Registry. The first serial number used when manufacturing began was No.Ĭolt Thompson was delivered to the Auto-Ordnance Corporation in March 1921. The initial production run by Colt, under contract to the Auto-Ordnance Corporation, New York City, was for 15,000 Thompson Submachine Guns. The Model of 1921 Thompson submachine gun was manufactured by the Colt Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company and was the first commercial production of this now classic firearm. Only 41 Colt production Thompsons bear a serial number in the 15,000 serial number range. The story of Toms purchase has uncovered for Thompson collectors around the world a piece of Thompson history that has been heretofore unknown - a Colt Thompson with a 15,000 serial number. ![]() Tom was just like many other Thompson enthusiasts he was familiar with the history of this famous American invention and he wanted one. ![]()
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