Robert Stack Thompson SMG Case by Gordon Herigstad

Robert Stack Thompson Case

This is a hard-shell carrying case for a Thompson submachine gun, the "Tommy gun," with an engraved brass plate naming actor Robert Stack and "Untouchables." The plate identifies the gun it was made for as a Colt Thompson, serial no. 14025. The listing title credits the case to Gordon Herigstad. It is a piece for Thompson collectors and for anyone who follows the history of the gun on screen.

Features

• Engraved Brass Nameplate — Four screws hold a brass plate on the lid that reads "Property of Robert Stack," "Untouchables," "Colt Thompson," serial no. 14025, and "On the Side of Law and Order."
• AUT-ORD-CO Trademark — The top of the plate carries the trademark of Auto-Ordnance, the company behind the Thompson design, marked "Reg. U.S. Pat. Off."
• Three Brass Front Latches — Two draw latches and a center latch with a keyhole close the lid along its full length.
• Brass Corner Guards — Brass caps on the corners protect the edges of the shell from knocks and scuffs.
• Pebble-Grain Black Covering — The whole shell is wrapped in a textured black finish that resists showing fingerprints and light marks.
• Top Carry Handle — A black handle on brass mounts sits at the center of the lid so the case carries level.
• Long Rectangular Format — The case is a long, narrow box with a hinged lid, laid out like a traditional long-gun case.

Hardware and Condition

The brass latches, corners and handle mounts show tarnish and light wear, and the nameplate has some surface scratches and spotting. The covering is intact in the photographs. The engraved plate is the main point of interest here, since it ties the case to a named Colt Thompson serial number and to Robert Stack.