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New to me at least. West Hurley Model 1928, made in 1979.

 

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Good shooter; accurate, and fun. The 50 round drum is a new production unit, runs fine so far.

 

 

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Asmodeus,

Nice photos, clean piece!

Enjoy!

Zamm

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Asmodeus,

There were a lot of nice West Hurley's made in 1979, including mine http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif You have a great looking Thompson.

Congratulations and thanks for the pictures.

TD.

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I never get tired of seeing a nicely kept Thompson. I feel your pride!
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I have a Wh 1928 that was made in 79. My serial number is 309A. It shoots great. I bought it in 79 sold it in 87 and bought it back in 2004.

I hope you enjoy your gun.

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I bought it in 79 sold it in 87 and bought it back in 2004.
I hope you enjoy your gun.

 

Lets hear that story and prices!

 

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309A was made in 1976.

And yours has that beautiful factory white lettering! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/laugh.gif Very nice looking gun. Congrats!

 

WH serial numbers and years

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My WH was made in 1977 and runs great !! The early models with all Savage internals ran without a hitch. I'd change out the buffer pilot if it hasn't been done yet. That was about the only part on the early guns that wasn't surplus. It's a safety issue too. I think Mike has a story on that one.

 

Congrats and enjoy !!

 

Chuck

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Nice looking Westy! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif

 

Sure to turn heads at the range!

 

I also noticed that you have "peep hole" imitation Lyman sight. My West Hurley 27A1 has one of these sights. They seem to be easier to aim than the sight with a notch.

 

Norm

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Yep, get rid of the buffer pilot as it will fly apart on you. It is not a one piece design and does break and can shoot out the back and take out your cheek or eye! Replace it with one that has the "S" for Savage on it and you will be fine. My 1977 Westy has all GI stuff but that, and guess what.....it broke just when you least expect it. Mine did at Tracie's shoot the first year. I got a nice new looking one from Phil Askew and a spring also and it runs like a scalded ass ape now.
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What a wonderful weapon! Congratulations. I think PK here has new buffer accessories. Give him a look. I, too, have a West Hurley 1928 that was brought "up to spec" by Paul (PK). I am now running a 1921 actuator and new buffer assembly he made. Wow! It runs even faster and I love it. Enjoy the gun and never sell it...
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Asmodeus,

 

Military 28 buffer pilots can be obtained from various surplus sources such as Sarco. Phil Askew of these boards should have them also, and his surplus parts are known to be of excellent condition.

 

I manufacture an "enhanced" pilot. This is exactly like the GI except the tolerances are held on the high side for better fit and the length is optimized to offer the best support to the spring.

 

E mail if interested.

 

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Reference the list of WH production, I bought S/N 319A as an upper receiver only in late 1976 and had it assembled in Canada on Savage lower receiver S107867.

 

It certainly went fine, even better with a set of 1921 internals bought from Numrich at the same time.

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