The Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Lightweight Deluxe .45 ACP semi-auto carbine (Auto-Ordnance part no. ZTA5) brings the classic Tommy gun profile to shooters who want the reduced heft of Auto-Ordnance’s lightweight build in the Deluxe trim level. This Shooter’s Model carries the same semi-auto-only Thompson 1927A-1 platform collectors and range shooters have trusted for decades, chambered in the original .45 ACP cartridge.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, the same caliber used in the original Thompson submachine gun.
• Built on Auto-Ordnance’s Lightweight receiver, trimming weight versus the standard steel-receiver Thompson.
• Finished in the Deluxe trim level, Auto-Ordnance’s upgraded furniture and finish package.
• Reproduces the Thompson 1927A-1 semi-auto-only platform, with no select-fire or full-auto capability.
• Fitted with genuine American walnut stock and vertical foregrip, part of the Deluxe furniture package.

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 Lightweight Carbine

Few American firearms carry as much history as the Thompson, and this Lightweight Deluxe model 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.