peter kohler Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I want to put an original butt stock on my tm1. which would be the correct type? ive searched the net and the prices are all over the place. ive also noticed that some of the butt stocks have a flat butt plate and some are inletted for a plate that wraps over the top of the stock. ive searched for butt plates for both styles and cant find anything. would I be able to use the plate that came with my stock on an original.. if so wheres a good place to get a stock that's reasonable I could use my plate on? I don't want to buy something that wont work. id like to get something I could stain and refinish myself.. thanks for any information, peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adg105200 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 You will want an original used, or NOS M1 stock. The ones with the buttplate that wraps over the top are for the 1928. Most of them you will see, will have a cross-bolt. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 An m1 was not a removable stock like the 28. It was screwed onto the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter kohler Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 im just looking to replace the one that came on my tm1 or m1a1 as its reffered to. thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious6 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) There was a guy selling still-in-wrapper M1/M1A1 butt stocks on e-Bay not long ago for $20 or $30. I bought one and it was perfect. I also bought a butt plate on eBay from a UK seller - although sometimes people here have them and there are other US sources for the butt plates. I checked eBay quickly and couldn't find a listing for the butt stocks like I purchased but you may be able to find him if you search. I can't find the thread here where I posted pics of the butt stock when I got it - but here's a link that I posted after staining it and adding the new butt plate. http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21437 Edited January 31, 2018 by Devious6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) You want the M1A1 / M1 Buttstock, no difference thru their run of manufactured except for the reinforcing cross bolt by the mounting screws. Early ones did not have the crossbolt, later ones did. You can go either way. ( I like the crossbolt on the M1, but on the 28's I don't, personal preference) The Butt plate had a trap door for storage of a cleaning kit, the plate did not bend over the comb, like the 28. You can find them on Gunbroker in piece or assembled. Prices are all over the place.Try this guy,https://www.gunbroker.com/item/720251338 Edited January 31, 2018 by Paladin601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adg105200 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 The M1 stocks have been a little hard to find as of late. Not cheap, but here is one on eBay: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282793242889 but the clock is ticking on this one and you would still need hardware. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious6 Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 I finally found the stocks like I bought: $22.50 + $7.95 shipping. https://www.ebay.com/itm/USGI-Thompson-Gun-Stock/152892662974?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49893%26meid%3D1f511be5e50e44d18c9322e0b61b4cc6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D362232686050%26itm%3D152892662974&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter kohler Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 I bought one from him the other day. thanks for posting this. I will keep it for the next one. now to find a buttplate with the oiler opening. they are just not out there to be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious6 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 The guy I bought mine from was in the UK - doesn't seem to have any listed on eBay now. I'll keep looking, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adg105200 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 I bought one from him the other day. thanks for posting this. I will keep it for the next one. now to find a buttplate with the oiler opening. they are just not out there to be found.I think I might have a spare, I'll check tonight and PM you if I have. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter kohler Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 that would be great!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macho Hambre Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Peter, Heads up - if things do not work out with ADG, I have a nice spare USGI M1A buttstock complete with the butt plate. Shoot me a message if you would like to see pictures of it. -Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter kohler Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 randy , I appreciate it. but I have abuttstock on the way and Andrew has a butt plate for me. I will keep you in mind as I do believe I will be buying another tm1 after I get this one finished. thanks again peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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