it is obviously very old and it says on it model of 1921 is it real and how much is it worth
2006-07-11 15:16:28 · 8 answers · asked by patrick m 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Bring it to a gun shop and have them check it out, some actually specialize in antique guns. Ask Around the different shops. Make certain it has no ammo in it first! o_O
2006-07-11 15:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by Apple Walnut Salad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FIRST you need to find out if it is registered as a NFA weapon. If it is not, all it is worth is a stay in club fed.
I would strongly recommend contacting the ATF to find out if the weapon is registered. Yes I know the ATF are not your friends, but if you keep a written record of who you talked to and when, so you can show intent of complying with the laws, is challenged.
You would want to contact
National Firearms Act Branch
244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405
304-616-4500
It may be a royal pain to go through the ATF, but it is better than getting caught with it later. Most people recommend carrying a copy of your NFA paperwork with the weapon to avoid any problems if it is seen by a cop.
From the ATF FAQ
(M8) What can happen to someone who has an NFA firearm which is not registered to him?
Violators may be fined not more than $250,000, and imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. In addition, any vessel, vehicle or aircraft used to transport, conceal or possess an unregistered NFA firearm is subject to seizure and forfeiture, as is the weapon itself.
[49 U.S.C. 781-788, 26 U.S.C. 5861 and 5872]
(M9) What should a person do if he or she comes into possession of an unregistered NFA firearm?
Contact the nearest ATF office immediately.
From the examples I could find at autoweapons.com, a Thompson in good condition could be worth around $17,000. A lot will depend on the condition of the weapon (is the bluing in tacked, if the wood in good shape, any rust on it, are there all original parts).
2006-07-12 10:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by emclean 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it really does look old, then its probably real. There weren't so many realistic models back then. You'd have to determine its condition before you could find out its value.
Take it to a gun show and ask around. Don't take it to a gun store, they'll probably lie to you. You need to find hobbyists who are interested. How much would they pay for it, that's the question to ask.
2006-07-11 22:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW!! That is too cool!! The best thing to do is take it to a gun dealer or a gunshow. But make sure you keep it wrapped or in holder of some sort.
Do not take it to the police, they will take it because it is a fully automatic weapon. Which is a NONO.
Take to some type of appraiser, look in your local phone book or on the internet. It shouldnt be too hard to find.
2006-07-11 22:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by dodiewayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a gun expert or go to www.gunbroker.com and see if there are any like it and if it is a 1921 dont sell it that is probably one of the first thompsons and is brobably wouth a fortune if your grandfather was in any war it is real
2006-07-11 22:23:09 · answer #5 · answered by grendayfreakpj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's really neat! just reading the wiki on those is fascinating. the second link seems to have a lot of info, and you might be able to find more info on it's worth there.
2006-07-11 23:33:44 · answer #6 · answered by Jbeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a local gunsmith call first
then get a second and third opinion
try finding one that deals with antiques
2006-07-11 22:21:06 · answer #7 · answered by someone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wield it on the freeway, if the cops come after you, yep its real enough.
2006-07-11 22:20:39 · answer #8 · answered by Shangri-La 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋