Cesar,
I knew about theoption of buy it directly from the Army surplus depots. I´m a registered collector - and this Thompson is also too - what turns everything legally OK.
However, the Army only put for sale their old guns through the auctions and the prices are increasing. For instance, I knew that some old G43 and K43 - probably captured in Italy and kept in stock for evaluation - were sold last years in Minas Gerais State fot about US$ 1,000.00 (using the nowadays dollar conversion).
On the other hand the auctions have suspended since about 1999 here in São Paulo, as far as I know. And, at last, the condition of the weapons offered are not so good. I could see some Mausers 1908 rifles purchased from the Army, and they were in bad shape.
The best items (including Lugers from the Brazilian Contract) were sent to USA during the mid-70s.
Regards,
Douglas.
I knew about theoption of buy it directly from the Army surplus depots. I´m a registered collector - and this Thompson is also too - what turns everything legally OK.
However, the Army only put for sale their old guns through the auctions and the prices are increasing. For instance, I knew that some old G43 and K43 - probably captured in Italy and kept in stock for evaluation - were sold last years in Minas Gerais State fot about US$ 1,000.00 (using the nowadays dollar conversion).
On the other hand the auctions have suspended since about 1999 here in São Paulo, as far as I know. And, at last, the condition of the weapons offered are not so good. I could see some Mausers 1908 rifles purchased from the Army, and they were in bad shape.
The best items (including Lugers from the Brazilian Contract) were sent to USA during the mid-70s.
Regards,
Douglas.
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