specialized in acquiring bulk lots of guns and gun parts from the inventories of defunct gun manufacturers then reselling the parts as replacement parts. Ownership of Auto-Ordnance changed hands several more times between 19 when it was acquired by Numrich Arms of West Hurley, N.Y., Ĭhanges in Ownership leading up to the Kahr Arms Acquisition of the Auto-Ordnance Name Of 346,500 M1 carbines using a large quantity of parts made for them by Auto-Ordnance. Between August 1943 and the cessation of production in May 1944, I.B.M. and a second subcontractor manufacturing slides for I.B.M.īy the end of 1943 Auto-Ordnance was able to meet it's revised quotas. management team with an Ordnance contingent within the Auto-Ordnance facility.Ĭhanges were implemented that included adding a second subcontractor for manufacturing bolts for I.B.M. The situation became critical enough that the Office of U.S. due to a variety of internal problems related to the management atĪuto-Ordnance.
Value of auto ordnance 1927 a1 in .22 lr serial#
above the serial number, with the letters AO stamped in the receiver bevel below the serial number.ĭuring 1943 Auto-Ordnance was unable to fulfill their contract for I.B.M. The bolts and slides manufactured by Auto-Ordnance were marked with the letters AOB. I.B.M.'s bolts and slides, and 50% of all of I.B.M.'s receivers. In March 1943 Auto-Ordnance was subcontracted to manufacture all of Each required the assistance of various subcontractors. The M1 carbine, at that time, consisted of 87 different parts. To Saginaw Steering Gear and International Business Machines. The final two contracts were granted in January 1943, 30 M1 were granted to ten primary contractors. Government contracts for the production of the U.S. The Winchester design quickly evolved into Army Office of Ordnance preliminary trials in May-June of 1941.Īn improved version was submitted for the final trials in September 1941 but lost out to a design submitted by Winchester. In response to this opportunity, Auto-Ordnance Corporation submitted two models of a light rifle for U.S. weapons manufacturers were given notice of the basic specifications for a light infantry rifle that the War Department was interested in having developed. M1 Carbine and the Auto-Ordnance Corporation In 1940 Auto-Ordnance moved to Bridgeport, CT. In 1939 Auto-Ordnance was acquired by businessman Russell Maguire.
The company has been best known for the submachine gun that was named after the company's owner. All bids are non-cancellable.Post WWII Commercially Manufactured M1 Carbines (U.S.A.)Īuto-Ordnance Corporation was incorporated in Queens, NY in August 1916. Must send Signed copy of the FFL before I can ship. INCLUDE ITEM # WITH ALL CORRESPONDENCE.įirearm must be shipped to FFL dealer or C & R holder for transfer, I am an FFL dealer. Thank you for considering bidding on our Auction and we hope that this will be a nice experience for you.
Be aware that payments by credit card are subject to a 2.5% fee. Payments Accepted: Money Orders, Personal Checks, Cashiers Checks, Visa/MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Item will be ship by Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation.
Winning Bidder will need to send address to we will then send invoice for total cost with shipping and handling on item. We are pleased to have your business and would like to take a moment to explain how we ship and expect payment. Questions? E-mail me with your questions and your thoughts to history or further info. A very unique piece in Excellent Condition. Very light alloy frame - MUCH lighter than its bigger brother. William’s type rear adjustable peep sight. Comes with one 30 round magazines with a adapter one stick magazine and one Thompson Drum magazine. 22 caliber 18" finned barrel with compensator, knurled cocking knob, standard receiver markings and smooth Walnut butt stock and vertical grip and forward pistol grip. This is a Rare one! This is a real "Tommy Gun" in. The Model 1927A3 has the original blue/black finish, showing mild handling marks. 22 long rifle caliber semi-auto rifle manufactured in 1982 by Auto-Ordnance, West Hurley, N.Y., only 5,116 were made. Description: From an Estate!! This is a Thompson Model 1927A3.
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