Wow, I didn't realize what an investment a tommy gun could be!
http://gunbroker.com...p?Item=22279627
Let's Buy Two...
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, Aug 30 2004 11:03 AM
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 11:45 AM
Deputy,.. I`ve seen this display at gun shows,but it was priced at half that price...and that is still too much!...`unfired`...cause it probably doesn`t work... 
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 12:32 PM
Hmmm,
looks like a 28 frame on it. Pic is bad but seems to have a forward selector hole. I have heard that is how the early ones were made. I think Devlin is the one who told me that. Could get a F/A for that much coin though. Interesting anyway.
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looks like a 28 frame on it. Pic is bad but seems to have a forward selector hole. I have heard that is how the early ones were made. I think Devlin is the one who told me that. Could get a F/A for that much coin though. Interesting anyway.
Damon
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 02:37 PM
This joker had it for $6000 a year ago. I laughed at it then.
He is crazy!
Blowitup!
He is crazy!
Blowitup!
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 03:37 PM
I'm not sure whats going on with this one, except he's got a 50 and
100 round drum in the case.
Damon - I think the frame was modified, it's just a westy M1 frame.
check out the rear grip, notched as usual, and under high magnification,
there is no selector hole.
Wierdest thing is that awful Kahr-like forgrip!
Never saw one like that on a westy, especially an early one.
My humble opinion is this is a real strange mutt with a broken firing pin
Zamm
100 round drum in the case.
Damon - I think the frame was modified, it's just a westy M1 frame.
check out the rear grip, notched as usual, and under high magnification,
there is no selector hole.
Wierdest thing is that awful Kahr-like forgrip!
Never saw one like that on a westy, especially an early one.
My humble opinion is this is a real strange mutt with a broken firing pin
Zamm
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 04:00 PM
It appears to be a standard '27 Frame..FWIW, WH did use modified M1 TSMG Trigger Housings on their early production '27 Guns..
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 04:43 PM
Zamm,
had to get off the laptop and look on the big monitor and yup I missed all that!
Devlin,
Is this a factory confiuration? With the detachable stock?
Damon
had to get off the laptop and look on the big monitor and yup I missed all that!
Devlin,
Is this a factory confiuration? With the detachable stock?
Damon
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 04:43 PM
When was the last time a Thompson was used in a robbery?
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 04:57 PM
And to think I passed on 2 guns this week-end. One for $800 and the other for $850. Both Westy guns, no extras. I think the last time one was used in a robbery was around 1936. At least that is what I heard once.
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 05:06 PM
Fullauto45: Sgt asked "When was the last time a Thompson was used in a robbery?" I think the anwer is "Today, if anyone pays that price".
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 05:31 PM
I really like the three choices of wood finish between the two grips and the buttstock...one is bound to be pleasing to someone. It also looks like there is a discoloration to the receiver finish. (Maybe just bad lighting.) Seeing this makes me happy with the deal I just got from Fencer.
Steve
PS Now just a retired deputy.
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 09:01 PM
Geeze, and the price is reduced. Someone should jump on that right away!
Flatest grips I've ever seen.
Flatest grips I've ever seen.
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 09:50 PM
Gawd do I feel awful... 
I just paid 650 bucks to a guy on the board for his..... I ripped him off for 9K!!! Am I going to hell or what???? 
I just paid 650 bucks to a guy on the board for his..... I ripped him off for 9K!!! Am I going to hell or what????
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 10:46 PM
He frequently has overpriced auctions, typically the only ones anybody bids on are his cheap items $50 or less.
Interesting to note is a recent auction very similar except the price:
http://gunbroker.com...p?Item=17816352
So did anyone catch that he purchased it for $2800
Interesting to note is a recent auction very similar except the price:
http://gunbroker.com...p?Item=17816352
So did anyone catch that he purchased it for $2800
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Posted 30 August 2004 - 11:30 PM
96lt1ss,
Well, that's pretty interesting, seems like a very similar sertup!
Well, that answers the 28 buttstock question: Cheapo adaptor plate, though it is one
of the rare early ones with factory white lettering.
Z
Well, that's pretty interesting, seems like a very similar sertup!
Well, that answers the 28 buttstock question: Cheapo adaptor plate, though it is one
of the rare early ones with factory white lettering.
Z
