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bondurant20
03-31-2016, 03:35 PM
I have a brand new thompson that dates back to the 80's I cant pinpoint a exact date but a time frame. The gun was made in the west hurley plant, and I was wandering if anyone could tell me what it was worth? I have the box, papers, 2 stick mags, and 1 50 round drum for it and it has never been fired.
OldFatGuy
03-31-2016, 03:44 PM
Why oh why has it never been fired?????
bondurant20
03-31-2016, 04:41 PM
The origianl owner never fired it and when I got it I just couldn't make myself shoot it so far. I've only had it a few months.
Armybrat
03-31-2016, 04:49 PM
We'd love to see some pictures!
bondurant20
03-31-2016, 04:55 PM
https://s3.amazonaws.com/mgm-content/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2016/03/12/5262980_01_tommy_gun__640.jpg
bondurant20
03-31-2016, 04:55 PM
https://s3.amazonaws.com/mgm-content/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2016/03/12/5262980_02_tommy_gun__640.jpg
OldFatGuy
03-31-2016, 06:02 PM
Way cool dude! I'd be out shooting that thing.
bondurant20
03-31-2016, 06:08 PM
Well I picked it up on a trade and I've been toying with the idea of trading it for something more usefull but cant get a solid idea of value
OldFatGuy
03-31-2016, 06:14 PM
I'd keep it just for the cool factor. Need something more practical? Scrape up some cash and get it, but that thing is cool, IMO.
Bills1873
03-31-2016, 08:13 PM
Way bad assed! I want!
DeaconKC
03-31-2016, 09:03 PM
I love my Tommy gun. They are sweet shooters, the weight makes em feel like 22. I've got a Broomhandle Mauser I would swap you!
bondurant20
03-31-2016, 09:46 PM
What is that?
muggsy
04-01-2016, 06:57 AM
The gun is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Probably a little more in an unfired condition with the box and paperwork. You need to go to a firearms appraiser for an accurate value or at least to the Blue Book of Gun Values. You might find a copy at your local library.
b4uqzme
04-01-2016, 07:27 AM
^^^ That's good advice. There's not a lot of info online. Normally I just go online and look to see what other's are asking. Keep it unfired if you are indeed looking to sell or trade it. Unfired will add to the value. But if it were mine... it would have been shot the first day! :o

I'm curious whether that pre-Kahr vintage is considered a value add or a value minus. I have an older Thompson 1911 and that one has a rather dubious reputation and, unfortunately, isn't worth much. But a Tommy-gun is altogether different. Good luck!
Scarywoody
04-01-2016, 08:41 AM
I would estimate the value $1200-$1500. I was at the West Hurley plant back in the day when they were blowing these out for $400. I didn't have it then.
bondurant20
04-01-2016, 08:57 AM
Thank you that is close to what i had it figured at. Im just trying to dertermine now if its worth it to keep it or just trade it for something I can use.
b4uqzme
04-01-2016, 09:02 AM
^^^ always err on the side of keeping it. ;)
Bills1873
04-01-2016, 10:41 AM
I'll keep it for you!
Scarywoody
04-01-2016, 09:16 PM
It's an heirloom whether you fire it or not. Personally, I would shoot it. I feel sad in an air museum seeing great planes that will never do what they are made for again. Let that bird fly!
Bills1873
04-01-2016, 10:55 PM
Bet those things are fairly accurate. Always wanted one with a drum. One day, on my bucket list.