
Wtk: Ima Actuators: Usgi? Savage Or Wh?
Started by
dallasboy_75287
, Mar 12 2004 01:10 PM
9 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 12 March 2004 - 01:10 PM
I want a spare actuator for my 1928. IMA lists an actuator for $185. http://www.ima-usa.com/p8c.html
Has anyone ordered one? Are they USGI? Thanks
Has anyone ordered one? Are they USGI? Thanks
#2
Posted 12 March 2004 - 01:22 PM
Dallas,...
I bought two partial 28 kits and both bolts were Savage,one knurled,one plain...function was perfect...looked good too,FWIW.out.
I bought two partial 28 kits and both bolts were Savage,one knurled,one plain...function was perfect...looked good too,FWIW.out.

#3
Posted 12 March 2004 - 01:24 PM
Yes they are. I don't think they have any knurled ones left, at least they didn't the last time I checked. The complete 1928A1 parts sets they were selling had some knurled actuators, but the ones they are selling individually are the smooth knob type.
Savage, Savage/Stevens, AOC and Remington all made WWII GI actuators. Your chances of getting a Savage made one are probably in your favor, since they seemed to make most of them. Maybe you'll get lucky and get one of the other manufacturers, which aren't as common.
Savage, Savage/Stevens, AOC and Remington all made WWII GI actuators. Your chances of getting a Savage made one are probably in your favor, since they seemed to make most of them. Maybe you'll get lucky and get one of the other manufacturers, which aren't as common.
#4
Posted 12 March 2004 - 01:42 PM
Somebody bit my butt on this question not long ago so I just called IMA; they are not (and haven’t for several months) selling the actuator separately. You have to buy the kit which includes the bolt, lock etc.
All GI parts from new to almost new guns.
All GI parts from new to almost new guns.

#5
Posted 12 March 2004 - 05:21 PM
Thanks guys....
#6
Posted 12 March 2004 - 10:23 PM
The kit I bought from them about six months ago came with a knurled Savage
actuator that looked to have been used very little.
actuator that looked to have been used very little.
#7
Posted 13 March 2004 - 09:02 AM
Guys,
I purchased 2 kits from IMA and I was not lucky enough to lotto a knurled actuator. Would anyone be willing to trade me a knurled for a smooth + CASH or possible other Thompson 28 parts?
Thanks, Brent
rupbre27@comcast.net
I purchased 2 kits from IMA and I was not lucky enough to lotto a knurled actuator. Would anyone be willing to trade me a knurled for a smooth + CASH or possible other Thompson 28 parts?
Thanks, Brent
rupbre27@comcast.net
#8
Posted 13 March 2004 - 09:03 AM


Also, I have a question, will the '28 actuator knob and paddle safty work on the '27A1? Thanks.
Edited by TN.Frank, 13 March 2004 - 09:45 AM.
#9
Posted 13 March 2004 - 10:57 AM
Frank,
The paddle safety is the same/interchangable but the actuator is absolutely 100% different and non-interchangable with the semi version. My suggestion for your cocking handle in this case is to order a spare or use your original and have PK turn it into a representation of the 28 style. There are photos of this modification somewhere in the board and PK's contact info is in the FAQs. Try search to see if the photos are still avail.
Hope that helps, Brent
The paddle safety is the same/interchangable but the actuator is absolutely 100% different and non-interchangable with the semi version. My suggestion for your cocking handle in this case is to order a spare or use your original and have PK turn it into a representation of the 28 style. There are photos of this modification somewhere in the board and PK's contact info is in the FAQs. Try search to see if the photos are still avail.
Hope that helps, Brent
#10
Posted 13 March 2004 - 11:09 AM

