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Would there be an interest in exact copy reproduction (with some type of discreet markings course) parts for 21 and 28 Thompsons? Specifically actuators, blish locks, bolts.

 

Yes, I understand they have individuals that reproduce some of those parts, however, where they do whole projects and guns, this would only be for a specific part(s) that there is a need for.

 

While I would love to think I can become a millionaire taking on an endeavor of such, I would be doing this out of my passion of being a Thompson enthusiast. I would hope to at least cover costs while providing a service to those who need it.

 

I believe there are excellent barrel, frame and receiver makers here that already has those areas covered.

 

Your opinions or thoughts would be appreciated.

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Make what you want and whatever makes you happy here.Heck there are what now 100 or so AR-15 part makers.

and if you make a few bucks why not. Last time I did think about it we still have freedom in the U.S.A. do what you think is best for you. And if you make a few bucks great. It was always about the history and a few greenbacks will help you keep that History going.

 

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Problem is theres not enough demand in Thompson parts. Lets say there 20 people who wants M1a1 bolts or trigger frames. Even if you make 100 dollars a piece off of them thats a total of 2000 dollars profit. Which wont come close to pay for machines, electricity, tooling and all the other overhead involved. You would need 200 orders to not lose money.
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My recommendation for a part that is highly sought after on 28 Navys is the weighted actuator. Many of them have (or had) the original 21 actuator, and then it had more weight added to it. The ears are fragile and most are not used so as to not damage them. Later a contractor made the one piece weighted actuator and it had knurling of a different pattern that the savage WWII or AOC actuators.

 

This actuator had a Y on the rear of the actuator. If you did a run of this piece using a different mark on the end would prevent if from being confused with an original.

 

COLT 1921 Actuator weighted (unmarked).JPG

1921 weighted actuator us on 28 Navys (early)

 

 

COLT 1928 Actuator.JPG

COLT 1928 Actuator 2.JPG

COLT later 1928 Actuator.JPG

1928 Navy Actuator (later Model) marked with Y

 

The advantage of this actuator over a WWII one is the pattern of the knurling on the knob.

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My recommendation for a part that is highly sought after on 28 Navys is the weighted actuator. Many of them have (or had) the original 21 actuator, and then it had more weight added to it. The ears are fragile and most are not used so as to not damage them. Later a contractor made the one piece weighted actuator and it had knurling of a different pattern that the savage WWII or AOC actuators.

 

This actuator had a Y on the rear of the actuator. If you did a run of this piece using a different mark on the end would prevent if from being confused with an original.

 

COLT 1921 Actuator weighted (unmarked).JPG

1921 weighted actuator us on 28 Navys (early)

 

 

COLT 1928 Actuator.JPG

COLT 1928 Actuator 2.JPG

COLT later 1928 Actuator.JPG

1928 Navy Actuator (later Model) marked with Y

 

The advantage of this actuator over a WWII one is the pattern of the knurling on the knob.

Thank you very much for your post! Thats the kind of info I digging for! Also, I like the idea of just replacing the y with a different letter.

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My recommendation for a part that is highly sought after on 28 Navys is the weighted actuator. Many of them have (or had) the original 21 actuator, and then it had more weight added to it. The ears are fragile and most are not used so as to not damage them. Later a contractor made the one piece weighted actuator and it had knurling of a different pattern that the savage WWII or AOC actuators.

 

This actuator had a Y on the rear of the actuator. If you did a run of this piece using a different mark on the end would prevent if from being confused with an original.

 

COLT 1921 Actuator weighted (unmarked).JPG

1921 weighted actuator us on 28 Navys (early)

 

 

COLT 1928 Actuator.JPG

COLT 1928 Actuator 2.JPG

COLT later 1928 Actuator.JPG

1928 Navy Actuator (later Model) marked with Y

 

The advantage of this actuator over a WWII one is the pattern of the knurling on the knob.

Thank you very much for your post! Thats the kind of info I am digging for! Also, I like the idea of just replacing the y with a different letter. Edited by halftrack
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