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Used Auto-Ordnance Values 2026:
Every Model, Every Caliber.

Auto-Ordnance was founded in 1916 in New York. The company famously produced the Thompson Submachine Gun (Tommy Gun) for the U.S. military. Acquired by Kahr Arms in 1999, current Auto-Ordnance production includes semi-auto Thompson 1927A1 and M1 carbine replicas, plus 1911-pattern pistols. The Thompson 1927A1 and the M1 Carbine are popular for collectors and re-enactors of WWII history.

Founded: 1916 Country: USA Total models listed: 70
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Thompson 1927A1 Semi-Auto Replicas

Civilian semi-auto Thompson submachine gun replicas.

M1 / M1A1 Carbine Replicas

Auto-Ordnance M1 / M1A1 carbine reproductions.

1911 Pistols

Auto-Ordnance 1911 production.

Limited Editions / Commemorative

Auto-Ordnance commemorative production. Many honoring military service.

Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 — GI Issue & Commemoratives

Faithful reproductions of the WWII GI .45 ACP 1911A1 plus commemorative editions.

Auto-Ordnance Thompson — Tommy Gun Reproductions

Modern semi-auto recreations of the famous Thompson submachine gun.

Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine & Other Historical

Auto-Ordnance's M1 Carbine reproductions in .30 Carbine.

Auto-Ordnance Value FAQ

Are Thompson 1927A1 actual machine guns?

No — modern Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A1s are civilian-legal semi-auto only. The full-auto Tommy Gun (the original 1928 Thompson) requires NFA Form 4 transfer and pre-1986 registration. Original full-auto Thompsons trade $25,000-50,000+. The 1927A1 semi-auto is a standard rifle/pistol that ships to most states without NFA paperwork.

Is the M1 Carbine the same as M1 Garand?

No — completely different guns. M1 Carbine (1942) is a lightweight .30 Carbine cartridge for support troops. M1 Garand is the full-size .30-06 battle rifle. Auto-Ordnance makes M1 Carbine semi-auto replicas; Springfield Armory and Inland make modern reproduction M1 Garands.

Are Auto-Ordnance 1911s accurate reproductions?

Functionally yes — basic GI 1911 spec without modern enhancements. The 'Hardballer' name is original Auto-Ordnance branding for their basic .45 ACP 1911. MSRP runs $700-1,000 for GI variants, $900-1,500 for stainless and commemorative editions.

What's the Thompson 1927A1 worth used?

Standard 1927A1 in original condition runs $1,400-1,900 used. With original 50-round drum magazine: $1,800-2,500. Engraved commemorative editions can run $2,500-3,500.