Mystery Thompson - Teaser Options

[Sig]

Here is a picture of a Thompson I had the chance to inspect recently.

More pictures to follow.

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[giantpanda4]

hmmmm... nice patina, squarish fins, can't see the actuator slot, WH drum (!! - it looks Toooo nice!!).

Quit teasing - what's the story?! This isn't the Flint police gun, is it?

This post has been edited by giantpanda4: Jul 17 2010, 01:29 PM

[darrylta]

Looking at the purplish bluing, I'd say it's either a toy or a miniature.

-Darryl

[Sig]

Ding, ding, ding, ding

We have a winner!!

As I toss up more pics, check out the detail of the work, even rifling.
Someone put some love into this.
Not positive on the maker but think it might be Kucer, anyone who has some intel on that open to input.

Looking at the purplish bluing, I'd say it's either a toy or a miniature.

-Darryl

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I was disappointed! That the rotor was not staked like the cover and back!!
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Below with a real .45ACP next to it.
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Capture the rifling!
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[giantpanda4]

Very nice!
Is it possible to get it to TATA this summer? Tracie has a Kucer IIRC.
There is also Eduardo ?? who made 1/2 scales, I believe Kucer was 1/3 scale.

[darrylta]

Sig, Is this miniature a shooter, it sure looks like it could be?
Earl was an avid shooter miniature collector.
Some tip offs were;

Gun blu
The size of the chair leg softener pad on the display stand
Carpet pile size
Extractor size
Lettering size
The butt stock is not proportional and flat topped
-Darryl

[hrt4me]

Neat

[Doug Richardson]

The little Thompson is interesting. I don't know if this is the time or place to talk about it but the subject got me thinking about my involvement in the half-sized Thompsons which became known as the "delaGarrigue" miniatures. I don't want to start a discussion about it but if this subject gets anyone excited and they want to write an article about miniature Thompsons as opposed to miniatures in general, I would be willing to provide support information. Unfortunately, I just do not have the time to write the article and miniatures is not a priority interest with me. On the other hand, it would be a shame for the information to be lost.

Most Thompson (or miniatures) people are not aware that I designed and our company, the Universal Precision Corporation, started manufacturing the half-sized Thompsons back in 1962 in Culver City, California. That was before I had acquired all the original manufacturing drawings which meant that I had to reverse engineer the entire gun. Eddie delaGarrigue was the machinist arm of the company.

[Bob@rat-tat-tat]

For anyone interested, here is one for sale:

http://www.jacksonarmory.com/JA/miscDetail.php?id=6630#

[reconbob]

So Doug - you would have been in your mid-20's when you did this? You have
to write a bio. Everytime I talk to you I find out something new.

Bob

[Bob@rat-tat-tat]

Reconbob,

In the late 70s, I worked for "Eddie" assembling the half-sized Thompsons. It was a very interesting part-time job for a young Thompson fan.

Doug and I have briefly discussed his (painful) involvement in the half-sized Thompsons, but I would love to hear more of the details. I only experienced one side of the story. Doug, how did your company in Culver City, CA get involved with Eddie in Richardson, TX?

Bob N.