Can anyone advise me if it is correct for an Auto-Ordance WWII Thompson M1 SMG to have the serial number in the range 123xxx? Also, would a war-time Thompson made by AO have the name on the rear right-hand side of receiver 'AUTO-ORDANCE CORPORATION' with 'BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, U.S.A.' below it? I'm trying to confirm if this is a genuine AO WWII manufactured M1 or a put together one, and what year it may have been made. Are there other markings or features that might assist in confirming its authenticity? Thanks, Mike
Dec 13, 2011 Auto Ordance Thompson M1 serial number and markings. The 1928A1's had the 'AO' or 'S' prefix on the serial numbers, but the M1 & M1A1's did. Search Forums. Serial number, 00001 - 00900 Late 1944 - 1945 (T3 Production, sniper model Carbines) - Primary stock & hand guard supplier: S.E. Overton and Hillerich & Bradsby - Barrel suppliers: Inland, Brown-Lipe-Chapin for Inland.