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Anyone have a transferable Philadelphia Ordnance M1A1?


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Folks:

 

I have been in the market for a WWII-era M1A1 TSMG, but was approached by a gentleman with a transferable Philadelphia Ordnance M1A1 TSMG. The photos of the gun look very good. REALLY good.

 

I also reached out to Reconbob, and he was very gracious to provide information on these, including noting that they are made of 4130 steel, which I was impressed by. He said that there are very few of these out as transferables. I know the Philadelphia Ordnance 80 percent receivers have a good reputation in terms of post samples and display guns. Reconbob said the pre-1986 transferables should be "plug-and-play" with WWII era parts.

 

The WWII-era guns are known entities, but these transferable Philadelphia Ordnance guns are tough to find information on. I am trying to find out if anyone has owned and shot one of these long term to get their thoughts.

 

The only other TSMGs I am familiar with are the West Hurley guns, which I am not seeking, the Chasen guns, and the Martin Pearl guns, which I have read have issues (no first hand knowledge, just what I have read).

 

Again, the photos I got of this transferable Philadelphia Ordnance gun look very good, and Reconbob's information make it seem like a winner. Has anyone owned one of these for awhile a put a few cases of ammo through them?

 

There is NO disrespect intended toward anyone, but I am trying to get as educated as possible given the transfer times and cost involved.

 

What would be a ball park price?

 

Thanks very much in advance for any help you can give.

 

--bigu2fan

 

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For me it would have to be really cheap. You see WH Thompsons priced close to real ones. I imagine Philadelphia Ordnance would be the same based off some of the Pearl gun prices etc. so why not a real one?
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