The Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe .45 ACP semi-auto carbine (Auto-Ordnance part no. ZT150D) reproduces the classic Tommy gun profile in a modern, semi-auto-only rifle built for collectors and range shooters. This Shooter’s Model pairs a genuine walnut stock with a 16.5-inch barrel and ships ready to run either the included 30-round stick magazine or the larger drum magazines the platform is famous for.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, the same caliber used in the original Thompson submachine gun.
• The 16.5-inch barrel reproduces the classic Thompson carbine profile.
• Feeds from a 30-round magazine, staying true to the classic Thompson stick-magazine look.
• Fitted with a walnut stock for period-correct styling.
• Sighted with a blade front and adjustable rear sight, matching the original Thompson’s sight picture.
• Overall length runs about 41 inches and the carbine weighs approximately 13 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a real machine gun? No, this Thompson reproduction is semi-auto only; it fires one round per trigger pull and has no select-fire or full-auto capability.

What caliber does it use? It is chambered in .45 ACP, the same round used in the original Thompson submachine gun.

What does Shooter’s Model mean? It indicates the rifle is 100% new in the box but may have a minor cosmetic finish imperfection from manufacturing, typically visible only under close inspection.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe Carbine

Few American firearms carry as much history as the Thompson, and this Deluxe 1927A-1 reproduction brings that legacy to the range as a fully legal, semi-auto-only carbine. Backed by Auto-Ordnance and part of our semi-auto rifles lineup, it is a standout piece for collectors. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.