Gangster Gold: The 4 Most Expensive Tommy Guns Sold on GunBroker | June 2025

The June 2025 GunBroker Report: 4 Most Expensive Tommy Guns Sold by Total Dollars

Few firearms capture the raw power and historic mystique of the Thompson submachine gun. Known as the “Tommy Gun,” this iconic .45 ACP blaster earned its place in both WWII battlefields and gangster lore—and it still commands serious respect on the collector’s market. In June 2025, a handful of transferable Thompsons hit the auction block, sparking fierce bidding wars and driving prices to jaw-dropping heights. Here are the four most expensive Tommy Guns sold in June 2025.

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List order is from the lowest to the highest dollar amount.

#4: Full Auto Thompson M1

On 06/17/2025, a seller sold Item #1110300573. Full auto Thompson M1. Final Price for this listing: $21,000.00. This item received 10 total bids from 5 bidders in 3 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

• Classic WWII-style M1
• Included 4 magazines and original pouch
• Lightly used and fully transferable
• A solid entry point into full-auto Thompson ownership

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#3: Auto Ordnance 1928 m1928a1 1928A1 Thompson .45 ACP Machine Gun

On 06/19/2025, a seller sold Item #1111142907. Auto Ordnance 1928 m1928a1 1928A1 Thompson .45 ACP Machine Gun. Final Price for listing: $23,999.99. This item received 9 total bids from 4 bidders in 4 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

• One of ~3,300 West Hurley-built full-auto Thompsons
• Vertical foregrip and detachable stock
• Includes 1 drum and 2 stick magazines
• Civilian-legal and historically significant despite being a post-war commercial model

#2: Auto Ordnance 1928A1 Thompson 45 Submachine Gun Full Auto

On 06/29/2025, a seller sold Item #1110767654. Auto Ordnance 1928A1 Thompson 45 Submachine Gun Full Auto. Final Price for listing: $25,500.00. This item received 21 total bids from 6 bidders in 5 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

• Factory Bridgeport-made—not a West Hurley
• Accepts both stick and drum magazines
• Comes with 13 stick mags, a repro 50-round drum, and a vintage FBI-style case
• A true shooter’s collectible with wartime heritage and extensive extras

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🏆#1: C&R WWII Auto Ordnance M1A1 Thompson 45 ACP SMG

On 06/8/2025, a seller sold Item #1106033330. C&R WWII Auto Ordnance M1A1 Thompson 45 ACP SMG. Final Price for listing: $29,625.00. This item received 42 total bids from 19 bidders in 12 states. Seller listed the item condition as Used.

This was the crown jewel of 2025’s Tommy Gun sales on GunBroker in June. A fully transferable, WWII-era M1A1 Thompson with matching period details and extensive provenance. Inspected and upgraded by noted Thompson gunsmith Dan Block, it features a new barrel, original GI markings, and authentic Ogden Arsenal stock stamped by legendary inspector Elmer Keith.

• Fixed firing pin M1A1 bolt
• Late-war unserialized frame
• Proven reliable with modern .45 ACP
• Includes one original 30-round stick mag
  This is a war-era classic with collector-grade authenticity—and the top-selling Tommy in June 2025.

Thompsons are more than machine guns—they’re American legends. Whether you favor the streamlined wartime M1A1 or the drum-fed flair of the 1928A1, these guns carry history in every trigger pull. As prices rise and availability tightens, collectors continue to chase these timeless icons with unshakable passion.

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