Mystery Magazine.. ID it?

[meaty-btz]

Ok, I found a box in my basement decades ago, I cannot recall when. I then forgot about it, then.. I found it again. In this box were 35 or so magazines wrapped in wax paper. Some were pretty rusty. I pulled one out to examine it, shot some pics. I have no idea what weapon they might be for. If I had to guess, Tompson, 30 round , 45ACP. But that is just a guess.
pics attached.

[tankerman]

Yep, Thompson.

[bob7122]

i don't know it looks like trash. just ship it to me and ill take a look at it before i recycle it don't worry.

[meaty-btz]

They worth anything? I found another treasure in the box.... pics in a bit.

[Saigon1965]

Time to buy a Thompson -

[meaty-btz]

I have reason to believe these were manufactured in the 30's... and now for the second treasure of the night. Something, whose worth.. cannot be measured to me because its family history..

My Grandfather, on my fathers side was a man who did not live to see me born. I never met him. He was a police officer in the 30's in Brooklyn. His carry revolver was passed to my father and my father passed it on to me. It is all I have of him, a man I do not know but love because he is my fathers father. In the box I found... His carry holster and his shoulder holster. I am 100% certain that the black holster was used with this revolver.. the wear marks on the bluing match the holster rub locations to perfection. I don't normally like to post pictures of my weapons. But, this is something special. Very special. I grew up meeting my mothers father only once, and then only knowing one grandmother. History means much to me, from generation to generation.

[hellraiser]

Thats really cool! Thanks for sharing, but please dont tell me that revolver was in a box in the basement!!!

[meaty-btz]

No, he lives in a gun sock and stays well oiled for protection. Especially since some of the finish is worn off and not all parts are protected even from day one. Since I don't want any rust or pitting. I believe the box of stuff was just a box of my grandfathers stuff. It is why I believe the Tommy Magazines might actually be prewar. Though, it is an odd thought to think of ones grandfather rocking it out with a tommy gun...

[sfguyhere]

That's a really awesome revolver. When my grandfather passed, my grandma gave his revolver back the police department.

Be cool and take care.

[redcliff]

No, he lives in a gun sock and stays well oiled for protection. Especially since some of the finish is worn off and not all parts are protected even from day one. Since I don't want any rust or pitting. I believe the box of stuff was just a box of my grandfathers stuff. It is why I believe the Tommy Magazines might actually be prewar. Though, it is an odd thought to think of ones grandfather rocking it out with a tommy gun...

Keep looking, maybe you're find the Thompson down there....but don't tell us if you do.

[meaty-btz]

Well, he WAS a cop in Brooklyn during the Prohibition and Wars.. sooooo I mean.. I can literally picture him busting up some operation and rocking out with a Tommy gun ala 20'/30's style that we see in the movies.. but it feels weird.

It would be like finding out your grandfather was one of Hoovers boys who took down so and so in some shoot out.

Also, if I do find a REAL (not castrated semi-auto) Thompson.. no way in hell I would say anything about it...

[Mickey D]

Nice old 5 screw Smith and vintage Audley Holster. What is the serial number? I'll look up the manufacture date.

Mike

[meaty-btz]

560xxx is the serial series. I don't post full serials on the internet. It is very low 560s, very very low. That should place it super early 1928 if my research is accurate.
Except for holster wear the pistol is rock solid and shoots straight and accurate.

Anyone think if it is worth trying to restore the holster? It is "well used", very "well used".

[Mickey D]

I didn't expect you to post the entire number, but thanks for what you provided.
My source also mentions that the square butt is rare and doubles the value.

As for the Audley holster, I'd leave it alone. I love those vintage designs, even though they are not gun handling safe to today's standards.
Thanks for sharing.

I'm starting to collect Audleys and looking for an Audley for a Colt 1903 Hammerless.

Here are two I have.
One for a Colt Police Positive and the other like yours, M&P 4"

[meaty-btz]

Men must have been MEN in that era, I am pretty strong and have difficulty operating the paddle to release the pistol.