How much is a Thompson 1911 worth?

How much is a Thompson 1911 worth?

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Where are Thompson 1911 made?

the USA
The 1911BKO is 100% made in the USA, and ships with one 7-round . 45 ACP (9-round for 9mm) magazine.

Does Auto Ordnance make a good 1911?

The Auto Ordnance 1911A1 test sample did as good as any 1911 I have ever shot. A trigger job by a professional would make a great difference. The rear and front sights did well till the sun rose up higher to my back side. The black sights just melted into one black visual.

Where is Auto Ordnance 1911 made?

Worcester, Mass facility
Since 1999, the Kahr Firearms Group has included the AO brand in its portfolio, with production at the company’s current Worcester, Mass facility.

Are Thompson 1911s good?

Auto-Ordnance’s Thompson Custom 1911 is a good, solid 1911. While it would make a good defense pistol, I think it would also be an economical platform for beginning shooters for action pistol sports like USPSA and IDPA. The pistol can be upgraded as your skills improve.

Who makes the Thompson tommy gun?

Thompson submachine gun

Who owns Thompson machine gun?

Auto-Ordnance Corporation was bought out in 1999 by Saelio Enterprises Inc., parent company of Kahr Arms. Numrich Arms continued as Gun Parts Corporation. Kahr continues to make semi-automatic-only “Thompson Carbines” in . 45 ACP.

Is the Desert Eagle 1911 any good?

Formerly dubbed the Desert Eagle 1911, over the years I’ve written half-a-dozen articles and have found them all to be well built, reliable and extraordinarily accurate. Magnum Research Inc. (MRI) imports these guns from Israel where they are manufactured by BUL Limited.

Is the Thompson outdated?

The Thompson was also used by U.S. and overseas law enforcement and police forces, most prominently by the FBI. The FBI used Thompsons until they were declared obsolete and ordered destroyed in the early 1970s.

How much are Thompson machine guns worth?

$15,000 to $30,000
For a real, fully-automatic M1 Thompson, you can expect to pay anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000, depending on condition, year, and documentation.

Does any military use the Desert Eagle?

The Desert Eagle was never officially picked up by any major military or police force and is primarily the realm of gun enthusiasts and hunters looking for a show-stopping sidearm.

Why was the Thompson discontinued?

The Army introduced the U.S. M3 and M3A1 submachine guns in 1943 with plans to produce the latter in numbers sufficient to cancel future orders for the Thompson, while gradually withdrawing it from the first-line service.

How much is a ww2 Thompson worth?

According to its submission letter to the town, Cowan’s Auctions has a “long history” of selling “top-level weapons” and has sold more than 200 Class III firearms, including machine guns. Cowan’s letter also states it estimates the Thompson will bring in between $20,000 to 25,000, with a reserve of $15,000.

How much is a Thompson 1928?

$225 per weapon
In 1928, Federal Laboratories took over distribution of the weapon from Thompson’s Auto Ordnance Corporation. The new cost was listed as $225 per weapon (equivalent to $3,551 in 2021), with $5 per 50-round drum and $3 per 20-round magazine.

How fast does a Thompson shoot?

935 ft/s
Thompson submachine gun