Auto Ordnance Shows off 75th Anniversary Commemorative Iwo Jima Series

Thompson Auto-Ordnance recently introduced their Commemorative Iwo Jima Series, which began shipping last month and were on display at SHOT Show 2020 in Las Vegas. (Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com)

The Iwo Jima 1911 is custom engraved by Outlaw Ordnance on the left side with battle scenes, and the official name for the action: “Operation Detachment”. The grips feature Adm. Chester Nimitz’s famous quote, “Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue”; along with a depiction of the famous flag-raising on Mount Suribachi. The right side also features a battle scene, the dates of the operation, “Iwo Jima”, and an advancing American flag. The grip depicts an eagle and anchor.

The Iwo Jima 1911 starts as an all-steel, Auto-Ordnance GI model 1911, made entirely in the U.S. The caliber is .45ACP, with a 5-inch barrel, and one 7-round magazine. MSRP is $1247.

The Iwo Jima M1 Carbine is engraved with battle scenes on the forearm, along with an island map. At the middle, the left stock displays the dates of the battle, and “Operation Detachment”. Engraved on the opposite side are the words “Iwo Jima” surrounding an advancing American flag. The right buttstock depicts the raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi, and features Nimitz’s quote. The right side has battle scenes in front of the text “WWII.”

Each U.S.-made Iwo Jima M1 Carbine is chambered in .30 Carbine, has an 18-inch barrel One 15 round magazine is included. MSRP is $1,391.

The Iwo Jima Thompson is engraved with “World War II” on both sides of the forearm. The receiver is engraved with “Operation Detachment” on the left, and “Iwo Jima” along with the dates of the battle on the right. Both sides of the wood grip are marked “US”. The buttstock has battle scenes on each side, with “WWII” on the right, and the flag-raising on Mount Suribachi on the left. Nimitz’s quote is engraved on the right buttstock.

Each American-made Iwo Jima tribute Thompson is chambered in .45ACP, has a 16.5-inch barrel and sports wood furniture. One 30- and one 20-round magazine is included. The MSRP is $1886.