Ron Mills Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) Just saw it, so passing it along. Appears to be the new good "Taiwan" drums. http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/thompson-50-round.aspx Edited August 14, 2019 by Ron Mills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperEater Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Ploughboy Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Maybe Sarco knows something about a high capacity mag ban that we don't. Be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirtyround Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Two or more for $126.00 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Those drums are maybe .0001% of the standard capacity mags in Sarco's inventory.My guess is they just haven't been moving lately, so Sarco is trying to stir the pot. Still not sure if these are the same quality as the well regarded L drums imported around 5-6 years ago.Anyone know for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67ray Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 $150 again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 $150 againSales must have picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamellarllc Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 do they need to be greased and how will they run in a 1927 semi auto closed bolt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wv1928 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 All drums need to be greased, as far as I know. They will work better and less wear on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 The only place the grease serves any real purpose is over the rotor detents -the "clicks" when winding.The shaft rotation is so slow that a shot of any lube, CLP, etc., would easily handle that part.Unfortunately, the only easy way to get grease where needed is by pumping the grease in through the center.This puts enough grease inside to lube dozens of drums, if it could be applied only where needed.The grease really does help in reducing wear over these detent surfaces, even if the drum will run without it. -All this is from a conversation with Merle B. I have drums that were greased by Merle, and new repro drums that only ever got a shot of CLP and compressed air to spread it.I've never had a feed malfunction with either, but I do make sure all collectible drums have the proper grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcar Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 -All this is from a conversation with Merle B. I know the whole drum greasing thing has been beat like a dead horse here on other threads, but... Merle told me directly that he had found the springs to be gauling the inside of the hub for lack of proper grease, which is why he advised the use of such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamellarllc Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 My was though do these drums come with grease already or do they need to be greased once its delivered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcar Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Just one of the threads that explains it; http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9464&hl=%2Bdrum+%2Bgrease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamellarllc Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) -All this is from a conversation with Merle B. I know the whole drum greasing thing has been beat like a dead horse here on other threads, but... Merle told me directly that he had found the springs to be gauling the inside of the hub for lack of proper grease, which is why he advised the use of such.Good to know. He did not specifically mention that; possibly at the time, he was thinking no grease at all vs grease on the detents also lubing the spring as needed.We discussed various things, many not even gun related; it seemed to help him get his mind away, however briefly, from his recent losses. Edited August 25, 2019 by mnshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtrooper Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 I ordered one of these and finally got around to cleaning all the sticky oil off it and tried it out .. Fired 200 rounds without any problems ... I was concerned as it fits in my gun looser than my old Thompson drum does, but it was not an issue at all ... Nice purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mills Posted September 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Sarco has them listed on Gunbroker @$145 ea. or $135 for 2+. Shipping $13. Quite a lengthy description there too, just like their ads. Their "handle" on GB is ocras2007 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/830749291 By the way, on their regular website the drums are @$150 ea. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mills Posted October 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 I ordered one of these and finally got around to cleaning all the sticky oil off it and tried it out .. Fired 200 rounds without any problems ... I was concerned as it fits in my gun looser than my old Thompson drum does, but it was not an issue at all ... Nice purchase.Does your new drum have any markings on it at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 In small microprint it states. YOU HAVE PURCHASED A REPLICANT OF A COPY OF A COPY WHICH WILL FUNCTION AT ANY GIVEN TIME AND HAS NO HISTORIC VALUE OR STORY BEHIND IT NOW OR FIFTY YEARS IN THE FUTURE ON ANY FORUM GUN BOARD.Made by and packed by: Mee goo sum moolah gone. In the future only the poor will be using these drum's.And the rich will all be New Yorkers.. Enjoy all....Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtrooper Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 I ordered one of these and finally got around to cleaning all the sticky oil off it and tried it out .. Fired 200 rounds without any problems ... I was concerned as it fits in my gun looser than my old Thompson drum does, but it was not an issue at all ... Nice purchase.Does your new drum have any markings on it at all?Just how many clicks to wind it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpw43 Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 $189 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 I ordered one of these and finally got around to cleaning all the sticky oil off it and tried it out .. Fired 200 rounds without any problems ... I was concerned as it fits in my gun looser than my old Thompson drum does, but it was not an issue at all ... Nice purchase.Does your new drum have any markings on it at all?Just how many clicks to wind it I use 6 of these drums and wind 8 clicks for 1928 rate and 9 clicks for 1921 rate. I've been doing this for many years with no problems. DO NOT OVERWIND. Bob D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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