I haven't seen it but the local gun store is advertising the following on their web site:
Pearl Thompson M1A
Rare variation of the M1. Accepts drum magazines, mint, parkerized finish and fired very little. Included are 6 magazines and a 50rd. drum.
Price: $13,500
I don't want to buy it but I would be interested in any comments here.
Thanks.

What Is A "pearl" Thompson?
Started by
johneh
, Jan 06 2004 01:58 PM
5 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 06 January 2004 - 01:58 PM
#2
Posted 06 January 2004 - 02:55 PM
Marty Pearl was a CL2 manufacturer who made some TSMG receivers pre ‘86
#3
Posted 06 January 2004 - 03:30 PM
i saw one recently sell on subguns for $4500.
#4
Posted 06 January 2004 - 03:40 PM
Yeppers out of Nevada... The big D brought it out....
#5
Posted 06 January 2004 - 05:28 PM
Hey Hardrede
A Pearl is not a C&R yet....
You should have said wait till 2036 and all transferable machineguns will be C&R
We need to keep a positive attitude!
A Pearl is not a C&R yet....
You should have said wait till 2036 and all transferable machineguns will be C&R

We need to keep a positive attitude!

#6
Posted 06 January 2004 - 07:29 PM
Just curious, did Mr. Pearl weld demilled receivers back together or did he machine a new reciever for the guns he built?