{"product_id":"wwii-thompson-submachine-gun-magazine-lot-auto-ordnance-corp-2-30-round-1-20-round-magazine","title":"WWII Thompson Submachine Gun Magazine Lot – Auto-Ordnance Corp. – (2) 30-Round \u0026 (1) 20-Round Magazine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII-era Thompson submachine gun magazine lot consisting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo 30-round stick magazines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone 20-round stick magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuto-Ordnance Corporation of Bridgeport, Connecticut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazines are marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Auto-Ordnance Corp.\u003cbr\u003e Bridgeport, Connecticut\u003cbr\u003e Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two 30-round magazines are additionally marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“U.S. .30 Cartridge Cal. .45”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuto-Ordnance was the original manufacturer of the Thompson submachine gun and its accessories, making these highly desirable original wartime magazines for collectors and restorers. Original Auto-Ordnance magazines are generally considered among the most collectible Thompson magazines due to their direct association with the original wartime production program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lot includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(2) Original WWII 30-round stick magazines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1) Original WWII 20-round stick magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Auto-Ordnance Bridgeport markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal military finish with honest age and handling wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs noted, these magazines were manufactured for original wartime Thompson submachine guns and generally do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot function in modern semi-automatic reproduction Thompsons without modification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them primarily collectible military accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition remains very good overall with attractive original finish, scattered storage wear, light oxidation in areas, and strong visible markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent accessory grouping for any WWII Thompson, U.S. military firearms, airborne, armored, or submachine gun collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43057587355725,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/36AEAB82-BD22-431B-B0B9-45AAA704DC4C.jpg?v=1780179149","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-thompson-submachine-gun-magazine-lot-auto-ordnance-corp-2-30-round-1-20-round-magazine","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}