Andrew11 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Hi guys. Finally got my hands on a 50round drum for my 28. To be 100% honest I dont now too much on these so would appreciate anyones input.Ive spent a bit of time doing some research but that made it more confusing!! My main question is what date would you think it was made? I was told wartime but hey... you cant believe everything your told. Sorry about the cosmiline. I havnt gotten around to giving it a clean up yet. Thank you in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 In the pinned section there is lots of info. Looks to be war time. Keep the spring lubed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijive Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Early WWII drum, made around 1940 or 1941 likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 I believe this model drum is often referred to as the "Bridgeport drum" that was manufactured by United Specialties Company during World War II. Note the "U" marking on the drum body and cover. There were several variations during the production run. I do not see the Thompson bullet trademark on your cover. Roger may chime in with more information. These are very hardy drums and should provide you a lifetime of use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMGguy Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 The good news is you have an original drum. Few or no drums were manufactured in 1942 since the M1 TSMG and 30 rd. magazines were already in the works. Yours most likely made in 1940 or '41. I've seen no precise records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMG28 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Andrew11, Your drum appears to be a third generation United Specialties which, as others have mentioned, is typically referred to as a Bridgeport drum. This assumes that it does not have Thompson bullet logo on the front above the WIND TO 9 OR 11 CLICKS (hard to confirm from your pics). GIJives timeframe is correct. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew11 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Hi Guys. once again this forum and its members have provided me with great information . Thanks to all that have commented. Very happy knowing this is a war time drum. It had taken me a while to find one here where I am. TSMG28 you are correct. There is no Thompson bullet logo on this drum. I assume that there wasn't much difference from 1st gen to 3rd gen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Henley Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Ditto on the pinned section which explains the different models. I've got two similar ones. Yours looks pretty nice IMO. Needs cleaning up on the inside. You're going to really like it when you clean it up and fire 50 rounds through it. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) Most common ww2 drum Ive got 2. Found one brand new condition for $450 a while back They sell for $400-450 in excellent condition Now find the other makers. Much harder to find Cool item to own. Enjoy shooting it Edited November 6, 2018 by huggytree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMG28 Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Andrew, Not much difference between V1 and V3 in quality, but the markings are different. The V1 drum has the New York address on the body faceplate like the previous drums from Worcester Pressed Steel. Both V1 and V2 have WIND TO 9 CLICKS on the cover instead of WIND TO 9 OR 11 CLICKS, and their cover faceplates have individual winding instructions for the 1921 and 1928 guns. You found a really nice drum that should be highly reliable once you clean it up. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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