The Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Lightweight Deluxe .45 ACP semi-auto carbine (Auto-Ordnance part no. ZT5) reproduces the classic Tommy gun profile in a lighter aluminum-receiver build, keeping the same walnut furniture and finned barrel compensator shooters expect from the 1927A-1 line while trimming weight for easier handling at the range.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, the same caliber used in the original Thompson submachine gun.
• The 16.5-inch finned barrel reproduces the compensator profile of the original 1927A-1.
• Feeds from a 20-round magazine, staying true to the classic Thompson stick-magazine look.
• Finished in black over a lightweight aluminum receiver.
• 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 makes this the Lightweight version? It uses an aluminum receiver rather than steel, trimming overall weight while keeping the same walnut furniture and barrel profile as other Deluxe models.

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 Lightweight Carbine

Few American firearms carry as much history as the Thompson, and this Lightweight Deluxe reproduction brings that legacy to the range in an easier-handling package. 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.