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Jim,

I don't think the sheriff knows the value of his Thompson, but remember, it really isn't his. It belongs to his county and the way it was obtained, registered, etc. etc. could restrict a sale. Also, if it were damaged while he or his boys were shooting it really wouldn't cost him anything personally--even if it disabled the gun. The gun worked perfectly during the shooting session with perhaps 400-500 rounds through it that day (he let it cool down after each magazine). I suspect they wouldn't miss it too much since it is hard to hit anything with it and they evidently have at least one M-16 and full auto Ruger mini 14 per the conversation that day.

The previous sheriff disposed of the 100 round drum sometime in the past. I do think they got big $$$ for it.