Capt Cobbler Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 I am rebuilding an AIR SOFT 1928 Thompson. Need a rusted or well used mag catch or a West Hurley that was replaced for obvious reason. I am sure any of these are not pot metal aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renz Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Hello Sir. If you have any trouble coming by an original USGI mag catch, you can purchase one from an AirSoft company called "Mafioso Airsoft" that manufactures steel Thompson parts for the Gas Blow Back Thompsons. They mostly operate from Facebook so you can purchase from them directly by reaching out via message. The steel part alone will probably run you $30 to $45, but nonetheless it's an option if you can't acquire an original part. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Cobbler Posted September 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Thanks for the info Renz. I checked it out. It is in Taiwan. Might be a little iffy to deal with. Anyone on the board ever use this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Ploughboy Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 I think you can find WWII vintage mag catches on eBay or GunBroker for about the same price as the AirSoft one. The ones on eBay may come from somewhere in Europe. I have not been ripped off by European Thompson parts sellers, though the shipping usually has taken about 3-4 weeks. Good luck. MP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R67 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Here is a great example for $22.00 + $8 shipping on Epay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WWII-Thompson-M1928-M1-M1A1-Magazine-Catch-2/263927080938?hash=item3d7347a7ea:g:XZAAAOSwQT5blUIw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renz Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Good find R67, and it seems like it isn't the only one. Here's another from the same seller in slightly better condition. https://ebay.us/iZK2ru I say go for it OP. This is as good as a deal gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w. Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Robert at RTG has them NOS but they cost a bit more: https://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/1928A1-THOMPSON-MAGAZINE-CATCH-NEW-15p3409.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Cobbler Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 R67/RenzThank you guys and to all that supported this topic. I just bought the first one. I told the seller I would buy the other one if he combines the shipping. I will let you guys know how it fits. Might come in handy for future use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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