The Auto-Ordnance Thompson Bootlegger 1927A1 (brand part no. T1-14C3) is a semi-automatic reproduction of the iconic Prohibition-era Thompson, chambered in .45 ACP and built with a 16.5-inch barrel to stay compliant as a rifle rather than a short-barreled firearm. It ships with both a 50-round drum magazine and a 20-round stick magazine, giving shooters the classic Tommy Gun look and feed options in one package. Adjustable blade-front and rear sights come standard, letting it shoot straight out of the case. This is a faithful, collector-grade tribute to Thompson history built for modern semi-automatic use only.

Key Specifications

• Operates as a semi-automatic rifle only, not a machine gun, despite the Thompson’s historic full-auto reputation.
• Chambered in .45 ACP, the original Thompson submachine gun cartridge.
• Built around a 16.5-inch barrel, keeping the rifle outside NFA short-barrel rules.
• Rifled with a 1-in-16 twist matched to .45 ACP ballistics.
• Feeds from a 50-round drum magazine, included with the rifle.
• Also includes a 20-round stick magazine for a slimmer profile when preferred.
• Equipped with adjustable blade-front and rear sights for out-of-the-box use.
• Measures 41 inches overall, true to the classic Thompson silhouette.
• Ships at approximately 26.75 pounds in its case, reflecting the Thompson’s iconic heft.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bootlegger 1927A1 a machine gun? No. It is a semi-automatic-only rifle; it fires one round per trigger pull and does not have any full-auto capability, unlike the historic military Thompson it’s modeled after.

What magazines does it include? Both a 50-round drum magazine and a 20-round stick magazine ship with the rifle.

Why is the barrel 16.5 inches? That length keeps the rifle compliant as a standard rifle under federal law, avoiding NFA short-barreled-rifle registration.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance Thompson Bootlegger 1927A1 Rifle

Order the Auto-Ordnance Thompson Bootlegger 1927A1 in .45 ACP from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your local FFL. Auto-Ordnance builds this tribute for collectors and range shooters alike, and it’s a standout among our full semi-auto rifles selection.