Description
The Wastelander Thompson is what happens when Auto-Ordnance hands its most famous gun to the custom finishers at Koted Arms and tells them to build something for the end of the world. Each of the 25 uniquely numbered carbines gets over 80 hours of hands-on work, from the rusted-out Cerakote that looks pulled from a fallen city to the deep laser engravings paying tribute to factions and scars of a ruined world. The walnut fixed stock and vertical foregrip get a plasma-cut treatment that burns a one-of-a-kind lightning pattern into the wood, so no two guns in the run look alike. Fans of post-apocalyptic games and sci-fi TV will recognize the vibe immediately.
Classic Tommy Gun Bones Under the Wasteland Finish
Underneath all that character is the proven 1927A-1 platform chambered in .45 ACP. It runs from a closed bolt with a 16.5 inch finned barrel that stretches to 18 inches once you add the pinned Cutts-style compensator, bringing overall length to 41 inches. A blade front sight pairs with an open adjustable rear, and at around 13 pounds this carbine soaks up recoil and settles right back on target. Feeding comes courtesy of the included 20-round stick magazine and the iconic 50-round drum, the same silhouette that made the Thompson a legend.
A Wastelander Thompson Built to Be Collected
Every example ships with a chain sling crafted from salvaged motorcycle chain, a letter of authenticity certifying its place in the 25-gun series, and a mystery item tucked in for the new owner. Details like that make this less of a catalog SKU and more of a functional art piece.
Why This 1927A-1 Wastelander Stands Apart
Standard Thompsons come and go, but a numbered run this small with this much custom work rarely surfaces twice. Whether it anchors a display wall or comes out for range days that turn every head in the building, the Wastelander is a genuine conversation piece backed by American manufacturing from Auto-Ordnance. When it is gone, it is gone.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Auto-Ordnance
- Manufacturer Part Number: T150DC8
- UPC: 602686422970
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Action: Semi-Auto, Closed Bolt
- Barrel Length: 16.5" Finned (18" with Pinned Compensator)
- Overall Length: 41"
- Weight: Approx. 13 lbs
- Capacity: 20+1 (Stick) / 50+1 (Drum)
- Stock: Fixed Walnut with Vertical Foregrip, Plasma-Cut Treatment
- Finish: Custom Distressed Cerakote by Koted Arms
- Sights: Blade Front, Open Adjustable Rear
- Edition: Limited, Numbered Series of 25
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- Thompson 1927A-1 Wastelander carbine
- 20-round stick magazine
- 50-round drum magazine
- Chain sling crafted from salvaged motorcycle chain
- Letter of authenticity (numbered series of 25)
- Mystery item from Auto-Ordnance and Koted Arms
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Thompson 1927A-1 Wastelander carbines were made?
Auto-Ordnance limited this run to just 25 uniquely numbered guns, each built in collaboration with the custom shop Koted Arms. Every example includes a letter of authenticity documenting its place in the series. Once these sell through, no more will be produced.
Is the Wastelander Thompson fully automatic?
No, this is a semi-automatic carbine that fires from a closed bolt, one round per trigger pull. It captures the look and feel of the original Tommy Gun while functioning like a modern semi-auto rifle. The .45 ACP chambering and 13-pound weight make it a smooth, soft-recoiling gun on the range.
What magazines come with the 1927A-1 Wastelander?
It ships with two steel magazines: a 20-round stick mag and the classic 50-round drum. The drum gives it that unmistakable Thompson silhouette, while the stick mag is quicker to load and easier to handle for casual range sessions.
Is each Wastelander Thompson finish unique?
Yes. Koted Arms puts over 80 hours of hands-on work into each gun, including the distressed rusted-look Cerakote, deep laser engraving themed around wasteland factions, and a plasma-cut treatment on the walnut furniture. That plasma work burns a lightning-style pattern into the wood, so no two carbines in the series are identical.





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