philasteen Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I find myself in the odd position of building a dummy but instead of needing the receiver to be a dummy I need the barrel and bolt to be non-functional. The reason is that the build will be on a live 1921 Colt receiver. The gun in question is a Form 10 gun and has been stripped. The Department that owns would like to put it on display as it has a quite interesting history behind it. But to avoid any risk that may arise if the gun is stolen it has to be non-functional, which means a plugged barrel and a dummy bolt but one that actuates. I also wouldn't mind getting ahold of a dummy L drum, if there is such a thing. More likely I will be a WH drum for the display. Any thoughts on sources? I figure I will use a standard 1928 lower and wood set to complete the dummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencen Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) it would be pretty simple to turn a blank on the lathe Edited June 20, 2016 by laurencen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Scroll down to display barrels http://www.thompsonbarrels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mills Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 As far as a dummy L drum, I believe an MGC drum would work. I see them on Gunbroker from time to time. I'd heard that the later ones were actually WH but you hear all kinds of things as we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 As far as a dummy L drum, I believe an MGC drum would work. I see them on Gunbroker from time to time. I'd heard that the later ones were actually WH but you hear all kinds of things as we know.It's the other way around, West Hurley 39 round drums started life as MGC drums. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philasteen Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Scroll down to display barrels http://www.thompsonbarrels.com/ Any direct experience with this company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I bought some parts from him, nice guy and I am aware of another that has. Not aware of any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Ploughboy Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Scroll down to display barrels http://www.thompsonbarrels.com/ Any direct experience with this company? I bought a live fire '21A pattern replacement barrel that is as advertised. He notified me promptly at every step. No issues, and would buy again if need arose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I've got a bolt that then end is cut off at an angle and a cast actuator. Seems like a good home for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philasteen Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Deerslayer that sounds perfect if you want to contribute that to the effort, how much would you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 How about half price of good parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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