TD. Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Does anyone have for sale or know where I can purchase a Thompson Recoil Spring Stripping/Removal Tool? Thanks, TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK. Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 More information please: For which model? Do you require a historic tool or simply a functional one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmlogg Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 I and another member of our group obtained one from a Mr Scott of A.M.S. Arsenal Military Sales in Belgium. He takes credit cards. email: info@amsmilitaria.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted May 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 I would prefer a historical removal tool but would certainly be interested in a functional one too. I need the tool for the 1928 Thompson. I may check out the Belgium dealer but prefer to purchase one in the USA. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromFL Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I use a nail or a puchout and they both work great. I can send you one of mine for $50 http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/tongue.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/laugh.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted May 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Does that include shipping? http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 One of the joys of PK's 21 kit is that it makes field stripping so much easier. The buffer and buffer pilot slip right out without any tools required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK. Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Assuming that you have a transverse hole in the end of your pilot, any piece of wire or rod small enough to pass and strong enough to withstand the spring may be utilized. A 3/32 pin drift from the hardware store works admirably. I can’t help with a source for a historical tool, other than to say I have modified steel cleaning rods to approximate same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billie32 Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Sarco has some on their website....$75 for a British one, and $85 for a Norwegian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawksnest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I use a paperclip. My GI tool doesn't have enough space at the rear of the bolt to work properly. http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/blink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmlogg Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Apparently the price of the ones from Belgium is around $35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jr Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I must be completely lost, normal for me I know. Are we talking about the hole in the buffer rod that you shove a little finishing nail into to hold the spring in place whilst you reinsert the buffer rod, buffer and spring back into the upper? Didn't know a tool was needed or even available. Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawksnest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 John Jr: That is the hole we are talking about. You don't have a tool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted May 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Does anyone have any thoughts if it would it be legal to purchase this historical tool from Belgium? I know importing gun parts is a big no-no; what about gun tools? Thanks, John, Jr - Get the tool http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Sergeant Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Phil, I think you hit the "nail" on the head with that one !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper28 Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 PK made one for me from a steel pistol cleaning rod. Looks just like the original and works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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