This particular Savage Thompson is roll stamped on the left side of the receiver, "U.S. Total 19 Savage Production = 307,225 + 15,040 (Previous Colt serials) = Serial number 322,265 at the end of 1941…Since 1941 production averaged 22,022 Thompsons per month, and the serial number of this particular Savage Thompson is 225351, which is 81,874 units prior to the end of 1941 production, it was likely manufactured in early September, 1941. Based on the above data from Frank Iannamico’s wonderful book, “American Thunder III,” the serial number production month rough estimate was made as follows:
Production of Savage Thompsons is believed to have started at serial 15,041, picking up where the Colt serial number range stopped. While we do not have exact dates for production, some total production documentation exists, which includes a summary from Savage of their annual production, dated 19 December 1945, which indicated the following: This Thompson Submachine Gun, Model of 1928A1, serial number S-225351 was manufactured under contract by Savage Arms in Utica, NY for the Auto-Ordnance Corporation of Bridgeport, CT, most likely in early September, 1941. Savage M1928A1 Thompson Serial Number S-225351
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