The Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A1 Deluxe Carbine is a semi-auto carbine chambered in .45 ACP, finished in a striking hard-chrome and tiger-stripe pattern for a look unlike any standard Thompson (brand part no. T150DCRTS). Auto-Ordnance builds this carbine on a 16.5-inch barrel, preserving the classic proportions of the original 1920s Thompson while updating it to modern semi-auto operation for civilian ownership. It ships with both a 50-round drum magazine and a 20-round stick magazine, letting shooters choose the iconic drum-fed look or a lighter, quicker-handling stick mag. A blade front sight and fixed battle rear sight give a simple, dependable sighting system for fast target acquisition. Collectors and Thompson enthusiasts who want a carbine with genuine showpiece styling will appreciate this chrome tiger-stripe Deluxe model.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, the classic pistol-caliber cartridge the Thompson platform was built around.
• Runs in semi-auto only, firing one round per trigger pull with no NFA paperwork required.
• Fitted with a 16.5-inch barrel, matching the classic Thompson carbine profile.
• Ships with a 50-round drum magazine for the iconic Thompson look and extended strings of fire.
• Also includes a 20-round stick magazine for a lighter, faster-handling option.
• Uses a blade front sight for fast, simple target acquisition.
• Paired with a fixed battle rear sight that mirrors the original Thompson sighting system.
• Finished in a bright hard-chrome and tiger-stripe pattern, a cosmetic treatment not found on standard Thompsons.
• Ships secure in its case at approximately 27.1 pounds, reflecting the Thompson’s all-steel construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Thompson fully automatic? No, it is semi-auto only, firing one round per trigger pull.

What magazines are included? A 50-round drum magazine and a 20-round stick magazine both ship with the carbine.

What makes the finish different from other Thompsons? It wears a bright hard-chrome and tiger-stripe finish, a distinctive cosmetic treatment not found on standard blued or gold models.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A1 Deluxe .45 ACP Carbine, Chrome Tiger Stripe

This chrome tiger-stripe Thompson pairs classic 1920s styling with a finish that stands out from every other carbine in our semi-auto rifle lineup. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping straight to your FFL.