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π₯ ATTENTION THOMPSON COLLECTORS: I am currently listing a small, elite archive of original factory-floor stamping dies acquired directly from the Kahr Arms Worcester facility closure. Please check my other active listings for more rare, matching pieces from this collection, with even more unique variants to come. Don't miss this chance to bundle an entire piece of American firearms manufacturing history together! π₯VINTAGE THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN ROLL STAMP DIE TOOL AUTO ORDNANCE 9MM KAHR ARMS π οΈ
---## π THE COLD-HARD FIREARMS HISTORYUp for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-grade piece of American firearms manufacturing history! πΊπΈ This is an authentic, vintage industrial **marking die (roll stamp wheel)** used to roll factory text directly into steel components. This specific die was manufactured to press the iconic factory markings onto **Thompson submachine gun variants / carbines** produced by the famous **Auto-Ordnance Corp.** π«---## π₯ UNIQUE DOUBLE-STAMP ENGRAVINGThis rare artifact features an incredible, heavy industrial manufacturing detail:
* π₯ **Front & Back Double Stamp:** The wheel is deeply engraved with a **complete double stamp layout running along both the front and back outer shoulders** of the wheel face.
* π **The Full Text:** It reads **"Thompson" "Auto-Ordnance Corp. 9mm Automatic"** in a striking, classic military-style font. ---## π HOW IT WORKS: THE MIRRORED STAMP* πͺ **Mirrored Characters:** Because this is a high-pressure cold-stamping tool, **every letter is engraved backwards/mirrored**.
* βοΈ **The Imprint Process:** When this heavy tool steel wheel was mechanically rolled against a curved firearm barrel or receiver under immense machine pressure, the gun's steel would "flow" into the recessesβleaving a crisp, forward-facing, permanent factory imprint.
---## π HISTORIC PROVENANCE & FACTORY MARKINGSThis piece features outstanding, deeply stamped provenance marks across its faces:* π’ **A.G. Russell / Hartford, Conn.:** This does *not* refer to the knife maker. This marks the historic **A.G. Russell Company**, a legendary industrial engraving firm that operated directly out of the historic **Colt Armory complex** in Connecticut, making master marking stamps for the elite New England gun valley.
* π·οΈ **N94 & 01:** The top face features the master tool layout profile code **"N94"** (referencing the master blueprint layout) alongside **"01"**, signifying this was wheel #1 of that specific factory production line setup.
* π **The Kahr Arms / Worcester sale Connection:** This exact tool was acquired directly from the historic **Kahr Arms / Saeilo Manufacturing Industries** facility closure sale at 130 Goddard Memorial Drive in Worcester, MA (buyer #21). When Kahr Arms purchased the legacy Auto-Ordnance/Thompson brand, they moved the historical tooling and production gear to this exact facility. This is a direct survivor from that factory floor!---## π TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & CALIPER MEASUREMENTSPrecision machined out of ultra-hardened tool steel to exact industrial machine tolerances:* π’ **Total Wheel Diameter:** 2.46 inches
* π **Outer Face Width (Thickness):** 0.75 inches
* π³οΈ **Inner Bore Diameter:** 0.63 inches *(Main circular center hole for the arbor shaft)*
* π **Keyway-to-Keyway Width:** 0.76 inches *(Measurement across the dual keyway engagement slots)*
---## π CONDITION REPORT* **Excellent Vintage Industrial Condition!** π
* The reversed engraving cuts remain remarkably sharp, clean, and perfectly defined on both sides.
* It features a gorgeous, authentic shop-floor patina with zero heavy pitting, cracks, or fractures.
---## π¦ SHIPPING & offerDING DETAILS* π¦ **Safe & Secure:** Will be heavily padded and safely packed to preserve its historical condition. A copy of the sale flyer will be included to permanently secure its provenance!
* π **Fast Shipping:** Shipped quickly with tracking included.
* π¬ **Questions?** Feel free to reach out before offerding! *This is an elite, centerpiece display item for any serious military history buff, Thompson Submachine Gun collector, or industrial tool enthusiast. Don't miss your chance to own a literal piece of the machinery that stamped firearm history!* π―
