Broadarrowmaint Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Good Evening Everyone, I recently purchased a Thompson m1928a1 savage made parts kit, and am looking to get an 80% receiver that I can make into a Dummy gun for display for living history events. I have seen the ones on IMA and I'm just not too impressed with them, and I really like the Philadelphia ordnance 80% receivers as they look far superior in quality and craftsmanship. I also like that they have the blish channel machined into them(or at least ive seen some with them machined.) I thought id try here first to see if someone had a receiver already done up with the engraving and finishing, etc., that they were trying to get rid of before I purchase one new from Philly Ordnance if he still makes them. I was bidding on a beautiful Richardson receiver on GB not to long ago and it slipped through my hands unfortunately. This parts kit doesn't look good without a receiver to display it on! Thanks for the help guys! -Broadarrowmaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Still making 80% receivers. The standard receiver now has all of the options - extractor slot,H-lock cuts, breech entry fillet, etc. WW2 military engraving including patent number block $130this includes numbering receiver to match your trigger frame at no extra cost. Hot dip military bluefinish $30. Right now orders are heavy and getting heavier with all of the M1 kits that have come in offeredby a variety of sellers. I would estimate current delivery 8-10 weeks. if you (or anyone) wants areceiver all i need is your phone and email and i will put you on the list and contact you whenreceiver is ready. No deposit is required. Bob/Philly O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedw60 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/807015885 Bob has one on gunbroker for 595One of he rear sight river holes is off but that doesnt matter if you put a Sight over it Or you can email him and you can get on the list if you want a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadarrowmaint Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Thank you guys! I just purchased the one on GB from reconbob. Cant wait to turn it into a display gun! Wish it were the real thing but its the next best thing right?! Thank ya'll for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Next best thing would have been one of his blank firing autos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadarrowmaint Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Yeah that is true! Id love to get ahold of that full auto m1928a1 bfong. For now, I have got my Semi m1927a1 that I have installed a blank only barrel (10.5 ") on and man is it a hoot to shoot. I can off quite a few rounds pretty quickly with that thing, the restrictor is just right so it runs flawlessly. I love it. As far as static displays for living history, the PO 80% display gun will be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadarrowmaint Posted April 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 I got the 80% reciever and here it is so far! Still need to find out how to add the buffer pilot out the end of the reciever and Im currently trying to work out how to add an actuator knob and a bolt that I can display in the open bolt position so it looks ready to go. I hand stamped the savage serial number to match the grip frame and added the flaming bomb. I know it may be a little too big, but did they use that style flaming bomb on any of the receivers? I think Ive seen one or two in that style on AOC Bridgeport guns but Im not sure. Anyways here it is so far W.I.P. Critiques are always welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadarrowmaint Posted April 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 Also, I ordered an ejector from APEX and they advertised it as an m1928 ejector but they sent me an M1A1 ejector, and it is too small so it is just there for looks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadarrowmaint Posted April 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 Here we go, pg 139 of American thunder vol 3. Now my question is, was this flaming bomb stamp only characteristic on early AOC manufactured 1928a1s? Before they switched to the crosses cannons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 Kahr Arms makes a respectable knurled ball cocking knob for their semi auto.I think its around $40. You can contrive to fit it in position in the actuator slot. Youcan get a new stripped bolt from Sarco for $50 and cut the head off to do whatyou need. We used to make dummy bolt heads but there was so much machiningrequired with small mills that we sold them for $50 so I don't think you can go wrongusing a new bolt. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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