colt21a Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 post your thoughts here:are we guided by a divine wind?? or just as kids we wanted something different......then as adult's we found it............ron> it's a thompson thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Just reading your rantings for almost two years, I'd say most Thompson collectors have a fairly high IQ. You guys pick up on abstractions and subtlities faster than your average bear. I base this against what I see in other gun boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 QUOTE What Do Thompson Collector's Have In Common? My answer...an ATF form 4! (hopefully!) http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/ph34r.gif Norm http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wacko.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 I'd wager that a goodly number of us grew up on "The Untouchables" and "Combat!" I always thought the Thompsons were the coolest thing on the shows-- just behind Elliot Ness and Sgt. Saunders. I always wanted an MG-TD, an E-type, and a Thompson. (Obtained the MG and the Thompson, but sold the car during divorce.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Funny, Thompsons and cars - that may be a common link. I know a few of you have vettes, and I have a few collector cars as well. E-types, MkI (jag), 911, and a 308, as well as some good old American iron - a 67 firebird. This leads to another common link I am sure - indebtedness. I hocked the house for the Ferrari as well as the Thompson! You can't take it with you..... sorry Son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 For me, the flamboyant history of the Thompson is the major factor of continued interest but I also agree that I grew up in the period of the Untouchables and Bogart in Sarhara and other such WW2 movies. But for me the verse that I find the most empathy is: W'ere off to Dublin in the green in the green, Where the hemets glisten in the sun, Where the bayonets flash and the rifles crash, To the echo of a Thompson gun. Kind Thompson Collecting to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecondAmend Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 My ex would say "more money than good sense" but then she did not see the sky-rocket appreciation for the last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted June 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 yes $$$$$$ everybody can tell the wife,girlfriend,fiance,lover,whatever.........its better then diamond's.........its 10.5 pounds of unobtainium!! the best metal known to man!! ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 I just love that term "unobtainium" Ron! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/tongue.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromFL Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 We all enjoy dumping a C Drum with a single pull of the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 I'll have to settle for dumping 30 out of my lowly Savage M1, WHENEVER Robin decides to stamp and mail the paperwork...... I recon Thompson collectors/shooters have the love for the guns in common. I was into musclecars for a long time and had my share of very nice rides, built by me. I decided I could hoard more guns than cars with less upkeep. Guns were first love anyway. I'm just glad I finally bought the gun I always wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 I'de say for me it's the history of the most talked about gun. The famous and infamouse people that carried the gun in war and peace and gangs. That and 2 of the main people are from Indianapolis, Theodore Eickhoff (the real inventor of the Thompson), and John Blish. Both did primary testing of the guns just outside of my little town of Wanamaker, Indiana. Blish property is now mostly I-74 heading to Cincinnati. Wish I could find the exact spot for the test fires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN.Frank Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Not all of us can spend "big bucks" on a FA, some of us, me included, can only afford a Semi but it's still a cool gun to own. I think one of the biggest things we probably have in common is a love of history. History is one of my favorite subjects and it is one of the main reasons that I'm into guns. Now, to get one of those CMP M1 Garands. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Conversation: Southern New Zealand Stockman to his Son while mustering in the mountains; "Ever been in love Son?" "Yep Dad, I once had a Colt, but I had to sell it" Good on ya mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Crow Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 For me it's always been the lore and history of the 20's that revolve around the Thompson. Took me 20 years to be able to jump on a 27A1. Prolly another 70 to get a 28! But it has been a very enjoyable hobby, even when I can' get ALL of it NOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamm Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Phil, That my friend, was about as perfect and eloquent a description of myself anyone has ever given! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif No really, damm your good, that about says it all. I think it should be tagged into the FAQ. Bravo Phil ! Zamm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Indeed correct Zamm! Phil has done a damn good job here. I bet most of us read this and say "yeah, that is me...." The woman subject may be interesting to research..... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/ph34r.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisley45 Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 How about a love of mecanical things, and prescision craftsmanship. That would explain why cars come up so frequently on a gun board. Not all of us are wealthy or live in states that allow us the fredom to have Class III toys in our hobby room; but I bet most of us have a love of history and mecanical toys from childhood we never lost. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Phil-- I think you hit the target on this one. I've always wondered if the Feds keep an "X file" on each of us, beyond the routine registration info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 .45 caliber balls; ammo, that is! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/laugh.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 As the 27A1 continues to be manufactured and enjoyed by many, it becomes more and discussed on this board until full-autos are small percentage of the posts here. The 27A1 is a great gun (after you work the bugs out.) The 21/28 guns are even better! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif I enjoy my 27A1! Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMG28 Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 To respond to Ron's original question, I can only echo what many others have listed: love of history and historical things (especially WWII), the fascination and challenge of well-designed and executed mechanisms, love of firearms, and, yes, the occasional joy from just flat out destroying some inanimate object with my Tommy and a lot of lead. I too grew up with Combat! and Sgt. Saunders. My favorite "weapon" when playing army in our neighorhood was my toy Tommy (Marx? I can't remember). Sadly, I don't still have that piece of my childhood. All of the minutia associated with the Thompson facinates me. Having said that, I have to agree that Phil has basically hit the proverbial nail on the head! Yes, I see myself in most of his classic description. To borrow a phrase from Murray, "Good on ya mate!" This should definitely be pinned. Great thread. Ron, thanks for starting it. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Phil (and all), Phil, my last post was not any reflection of what you said. I enjoy your posts. Actually, I was just trying to say is that as time goes on; there are more and more semi owners (because the guns are still made.) As the semi owners group grows, the FA group size will remaine about the same for reasons that are obvious- supply and demand. Right now I am a semi owner BECOMING a full-auto owner. My full auto is just a conversion pin. In some peoples eyes, this is not considered a Thompson; even though it will look like one, feel like one, and cost (almost) as much as one. This is what I don't like about some of the opinions. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/sad.gif If Joe Blow has a new semi auto Kahr, and he is proud of it; good for him! I value his opinion as much as the guy who a Colt Thompson. I think our common thread is that we ALL exercise our right to keep and bear an "arm" that is considered by more than 90% of the population to be illegal, unneccessary, and dangerous. To those people we (the semi owners and FA owners) stick out our tounges at them http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/tongue.gif and say "NAHHHHHH! We own this gun BECAUSE we have a right to own it AND enjoy it!" http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Okay, I'm done! Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecondAmend Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 We all have good taste and class. As for improper use, to the best of my knowledge, Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than any registered machine gun in the hands of the owner. And I would love to have a new Kahr semi to stand next to my old Savage. The Deluxe model semi with it's 11% excise tax adjustable rear sight. But as duly noted, the semi's are expensive too. Some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Fliegenheimer Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 You Kahr owners should be delighted with the ceremony that took place yesterday at the Everett Dirkson room at the capital building. Both parties attended a bizaar event that celebrated the Rev. Moon. A Democrat Congressman acutally placed a crown on Moon's head. Norm, Most boards separate NFA fireams discussion/listings from non-NFA. The day that full-autos are relegated to a small percentage of the posts here would be the time for a new TSMG board to flourish again on a parellel board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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