Thompson M1928 Swivel Sling Assembly

[allweaponsww2]

Hello everybody! There are interesting photos with unusual swivel sling assembly. Is it British / Australian style or something else?

 

Also has "wings" for the sight from the Model M1 / M1A1 ..

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 12, 2020 by allweaponsww2

[Oldtrooper]

I think it was mostly a British thing ... Maybe some of the Marine Thompson's in the 30's may have been modified this way. (According to Hollywood anyway)

 

I added a M1903 swivel to my vertical grip.

 

 

 

[Adg105200]

It could have been either repaired, or a parts gun made up of leftover parts.

 

Looks to be a British configuration.

 

Andrew

[anjong-ni]

Yes, someone in the last 75 years has installed an "M1A1" sight on this 1928.

 

Surely some history to this one...Phil

[Ron Mills]

Arsenal rebuild maybe, but the usually British-associated swivel may suggest differently. Curious for sure.

[Bridgeport28A1]

Both the winged fixed rear sight and the milled swivel added to the front grip both could easily be a civilian additions. Quality of the rivet installation would be the first clue as to whether it was done in the military or in somebodies basement.

Edited May 13, 2020 by Bridgeport28A1