Roland, Headless Thompson Gunner Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Well it was a long journey that started in Texas last April and finally ended in the People's Republic of Maryland last Saturday but our little Tommy is home at last. Actually the little fellow arrived in Maryland in June but it was August before the state boys signed off on his adoption. After that it was the typical fun with the ATF which went like this: August 23 - Paperwork mailed to ATF September 1 - Check cleared September 14 - Paperwork allegedly returned to dealer because photos were missing November 15 - Call to ATF to check status and learned paperwork was returned. November 16 - Contact dealer who had not received paperwork Noveember 19 - Paperwork miraculously arrives in dealer's mail November 22 - Paperwork resubmitted December 1 - ATF examiner signs off January 7 - Approved Form 4 miraculously arrives at dealer. I know he's just a Westie but he's our first and we are very proud. Many thanks to DC Chris for guiding through the morass of Maryland paperwork. Here's a few pics: http://home.att.net/~bill.eldridge/wsb/med...42/site1008.JPG http://home.att.net/~bill.eldridge/wsb/med...42/site1009.JPG http://home.att.net/~bill.eldridge/wsb/med...42/site1010.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3BigDaddy Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Nuttin says luvin like a Westy in the nursery!! CongratZ big guy!!! Only a Westy? Many here wish they had only a Westy..... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/dry.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Crow Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 You said it Z3BigDaddy, I'd be thrilled to own a Westy! Congrats. on the new arrival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jr Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 What a beauty!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mills Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 A proud Papa you should be! Thanks much for the pics; spittin' image of the old man. I guess a 6 month "gestation period" isn't too bad for a newborn (Tommy that is). Seriously, a very nice looking piece. Can't wait to hear about the 1st burst. Uncle Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 That's a really pretty gun! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye_Joe Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Congrats great looking piece ...you should be a proud Papa... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Looks like a 12 lb baby boy to me... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/laugh.gif And dont' worry ...Westies are Thompsons..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marks Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 QUOTE (Hawkeye_Joe @ Jan 10 2005, 10:04 PM) And dont' worry ...Westies are Thompsons..... Uh oh! Now you've done it! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Baker Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Congratulations on the new arrival. This is a time you will cherish always. Next week, you'll be looking for an M1. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/laugh.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwilly2002 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Replace a few parts and there just as good as any other gun. you'l have a great time shooting it! congrads. Wecome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM76 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Nice going, congrats, beautiful, let us know how it shoots ? See Ya Tino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromFL Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 QUOTE (roadking @ Jan 11 2005, 07:23 AM) Nice going, congrats, beautiful, let us know how it shoots ? See Ya Tino And don't forget to provide a video of your baby in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Ploughboy Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Congratulations and enjoy many happy times with your Thompson! MP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Great looking gun! Gotta love that butt stock. Did it come with the gun originally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johne49 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 I wanted a Thompson since I was 6 years old. I finally got mine this past August at age 51. I think you have a very nice looking gun. Thanks for posting the pictures and congratulations! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbow Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 That's a nice piece you got.I wish I can get something like that here in Michigan(C&R) Have fun shooting it. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Very nice indeed. Gots to love the new nursery. Keep it well fed and cleaned. And oiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglewalk Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 Wonderful and congradulations ! ......And be proud that it is a W/HURLEY ..!......Shoot straight and often........jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Chris Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Very Cool! It is nice to hear everything panned out for you in a reasonable amount of time. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h46pedro Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 That's great! Waiting for approval letters from the AFT, is like being a 6 year old waiting for Christmas. It never comes fast enough! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle3 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 NEVER apologize because it is just a Westy. It IS a Thompson, and your new baby is part of a very EXCLUSIVE club. Enjoy, and give it the tender loving care it deserves. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland, Headless Thompson Gunner Posted January 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Thanks to all for all the congrats, complements and best wishes. The little fellow is resting safetly in the safe. Next time I see you all I'll give you a cigar. Alright, alright, enough of the baby analogies. As to some of your questions. I havent shot it yet. Unfortunately I'm headed to Cancun on Saturday and my wife wouldnt let me cancel the trip to go to the range (women, go figure) So it will be a couple weeks yet before we take it for ride. I believe everything on it is original though it does have a Savage bolt. No other parts have any noticeable markings. The finish is worn by the actuator as you can see by the pic and on the butt plate but otherwise doesnt look very worn. You may notice the finish in front of the ejector port is more textured than the smooth finish on the rest of the receiver. Not sure why that is or if its normal. I've got NOS grips and a complete stock to swap out once I get the current set dinged up a bit. I've also got a complete 28 parts set which is on my RIchardson display gun but swapping that out would mean putting the West Hurley parts on the Richardson and I think that is probably some kind of sacrilege. I'll probably bite the bullet and get a new parts set though I do have spare actuators, springs and pilots etc. To open the drum I have to tap the key with a mallet. I think because it was barely used and is just very tight. At least I hope that's the problem. I've got one of the new ones from the group buy coming any day. And of course I've got enough XX and XXX mags to get me from Normandy to the Ardennes. I dont mind telling you that I paid 10K for it in April which I thought was high at the time. Kathy Lamont offered to sell me a NIB 28 for 11.5 about that time. I had also just been beat out on a British 28 after dickering too long over $500.00 and it went for 15K. Two weeks after I sent off the check I came across a 28 overstamp for 18K at the gun show in Raliegh. All of them seem like a bargain now.. Any suggestion on what requires an immediate swap? Now that my wife is over the sticker shock of this one, I think a brother is in order. See you at the next TCA Show an Shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Sergeant Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Very nice looking gun with an exceptional buttstock. Hope it runs as good as it looks. My Westie runs and runs and runs. I agree with the others, keep it well fed and oiled and your THOMPSON will give you years of enjoyment. Besides, in 16 yrs it won't put a dent in the family car ! Enjoy. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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