598", followed by "THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER. The left side of the receiver is correctly marked with all the early original markings of "MODEL OF 1921/NO.
This specific weapon still has the early standard features such as the short 10 1/2 inch barrel with cooling fins, the vertical pistol grip, detachable buttstock and the fully adjustable Thompson ladder rear sight that is graduated from 100-600 yards. The big difference between the 19 models was that the latter had reduced cyclic rate of fire and a horizontal forend that was usually equipped with a set of sling swivels. It has its original unaltered receiver markings, high polish blue finish, vertical fore-grip, and no barrel compensator and the highly desirable original early style large headed recoil spring guide. They had mediocre sales during this time with most being upgraded and restamped as the 1921/28 Navy model, so these original unaltered versions are quite rare today. They also were a favorite of the Marines in Nicaragua in 1928. They became infamous during their use by both early the "G-Man" and mob hitman during the gangland wars in 1920/30s. These early 1921 SMGs really set the standard for all future SMGs, with this model being the Cadillac of all models produced.
This specific SMG has an early three digit serial number (598) and is still in its unmodified 1921A configuration. This is a beautiful example of a very early, Colt/Thompson Model 1921A submachine gun that was produced circa 1921/22.
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