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Wednesday, August 12, 2026  ■  Product News

Auto-Ordnance Introduces Classic Thompson T1SB50DH Short-Barreled Rifle

Auto-Ordnance is proud to introduce the model T1SB50DH Short Barreled Rifle (SBR), crafted entirely in the United States. Combining historical Prohibition-era styling with modern precision engineering, this new Thompson variant delivers the authentic look and feel of the legendary "Tommy Gun" in a compact semi-automatic platform. 

Chambered in proven .45 ACP, the T1SB50DH features a frame and receiver precision-machined from solid steel with a durable blued finish, measuring an overall length of 35 inches and weighing 12 pounds. Its 10.5-inch finned barrel is fitted with a traditional Cutts compensator, bringing the total barrel length to 12.5 inches. Styled with genuine American walnut furniture, including a fixed buttstock, ergonomic pistol grip, and classic horizontal forearm; the rifle is outfitted with a blade front sight and an open adjustable rear sight for precise target acquisition. Each firearm ships equipped with a 50-round drum magazine, and a 20 round stick magazine. It is fully compatible with both types of magazines, offering shooters exceptional flexibility when shooting this legend of American firearms history. SKU: T1SB50DH MSRP: $3,086.

Auto-Ordnance is a legendary American firearms manufacturer, best known for producing the Thompson submachine gun, also known as the "Tommy Gun." The company was founded in 1916 by John T. Thompson, and has been producing high-quality firearms for over 100 years.

Auto-Ordnance offers a wide range of firearms, including 1911 pistols, Thompson pistols and carbines, M1 Carbines, and the TAO50 long-range rifle. The company is committed to producing high-quality firearms that are both reliable and accurate. Auto-Ordnance is headquartered in Greeley, Pennsylvania, and is a division of Kahr Firearms Group.