A Few More Questions Regarding The 1928 And 1921

[PMDW]

I have a few questions on the 1921 and 1928.

 

Do the receivers for the two differ in any way other than markings?

 

And what type of finish were the majority of 1921s/1928s shipped with? Parkerized? Blued?

 

Which model was more popular in the 20's-30s?

 

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[Arthur Fliegenheimer]

PMDW,

All 15,000 Colt TSMG's were blued and were all model 1921. The 1928 Navy is a 1921 with a different actuator, spring/buffer, and then an "8" is stamped over the "1" making it look like a "B". As far as popularity, the 1928 model became much more popular, especially for the FBI, but obviously, up until 1928, the 1921 was the only game in town

[21 smoker]

Just to add to what Arthur posted,... the 21 & 28 Colts were blued, but the early production Savage 28s were more of a black matte finish and they clearly marked 1928 and produced in late 1939 and early 1940, most went overseas,out. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif

[JimFromFL]

QUOTE (21 smoker @ Feb 23 2004, 07:25 PM)

Just to add to what Arthur posted,... the 21 & 28 Colts were blued, but the early production Savage 28s were more of a black matte finish and they clearly marked 1928 and produced in late 1939 and early 1940, most went overseas,out. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif

Good point...

 

It is hard to see the difference when viewed separately, but compare them together and you can see the hint of blue one only sees on a Colt.