Semi-auto Thompson rifles

[Joe Boleo]

Some years ago, I bought an Auto Ordinance 1927A1 (with the vertical foregrip) semi-auto Thompson rifle off the used gun rack because I wanted one. I believe I paid $595.00 for it. Other shooters at the range give me strange looks when I shoot it, but it is a lot of fun. The local gun shop has had a new M1 Model (with the horizontal foregrip) since February and the hang tag is $949.00. According to a recent ad in The American Rifleman, the current M.S.R.P. is $1,220.00. Hard to believe what stuff costs now. I am glad I got mine when I did. Take care...
Joe