The Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe Carbine in .45 ACP (Auto-Ordnance part no. T1100D) brings the legendary WWII-era Thompson’s civilian-legal semi-automatic sibling to the range in faithful, no-compromise form. Built by Auto-Ordnance, this Deluxe-grade carbine pairs a genuine walnut fixed stock and vertical foregrip with a finned 16.5-inch barrel for the classic silhouette collectors and shooters recognize instantly. It ships ready to run both included magazines, a 20-round stick and a massive 100-round drum, so range sessions can go long between reloads. Whether you are a WWII firearms collector, a Thompson enthusiast rounding out a collection, or a shooter who wants a genuinely different range-day experience, this carbine delivers historical accuracy backed by modern manufacturing quality.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, the same proven pistol-caliber round the original Thompson fired.
• The 16.5-inch finned barrel extends to 18 inches with the factory compensator installed, preserving the classic Thompson profile.
• A 1:16-inch rifling twist is matched to standard .45 ACP bullet weights for consistent accuracy.
• Overall length runs 41 inches, giving the carbine its full-size, authentic Thompson stance.
• At 13 pounds, the all-steel build carries genuine Thompson heft that helps tame recoil during extended range sessions.
• Sighting comes from a blade front sight and an adjustable open rear sight, adjustable for elevation to match your load.
• The walnut fixed stock and vertical foregrip reproduce the look and feel of the original 1927A-1 configuration.
• Every carbine ships with one 20-round stick magazine and one 100-round drum magazine, giving you a choice of classic or high-capacity feeding.
• A blued barrel finish gives the carbine its traditional deep, dark luster.
• The closed-bolt semi-automatic action keeps modern compliance intact while preserving the historical Thompson operating feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What magazines come with this carbine? It ships with one 20-round stick magazine and one 100-round drum magazine, both chambered for .45 ACP.

What caliber does the Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe fire? It is chambered in .45 ACP, the same caliber used by the original Thompson submachine gun.

Is this a faithful recreation of the WWII-era Thompson? Yes. The Deluxe model keeps the walnut fixed stock, vertical foregrip, finned barrel, and adjustable sights that defined the original design.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe Carbine .45 ACP

Few carbines turn heads at the range like a genuine Thompson. Order yours from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your local FFL, and add a true piece of American firearms history to your semi-auto rifle collection.