Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe .45 ACP Carbine, Case Hardened Finish

The Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe .45 ACP semi-auto carbine (Auto-Ordnance part no. ZT1CH) dresses the classic Tommy gun profile in a distinctive case hardened finish protected by a clear coat. This Shooter’s Model carries a genuine walnut stock and vertical foregrip, a finned 16.5-inch barrel with an 18-inch compensator assembly, and ships ready to run with a 20-round stick magazine, all in a fully semi-auto-only configuration for collectors and range shooters.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, the same caliber used in the original Thompson submachine gun.
• The 16.5-inch finned barrel extends to 18 inches with its compensator assembly.
• Feeds from a 20-round stick magazine, included with the rifle.
• Finished in a distinctive case hardened finish with a clear protective coat.
• Fitted with a fixed walnut stock and vertical foregrip for period-correct styling and handling.
• Sighted with a blade front and adjustable open 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 is special about the case hardened finish? It is a distinctive mottled finish protected by a clear coat, giving this Deluxe model a unique look compared to the standard blued or parkerized finishes.

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 case hardened Deluxe model brings that legacy to the range as a fully legal, semi-auto-only carbine with a finish unlike any other in the line. 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.