Merry Ploughboy
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A couple of thoughts: For whatever reason, delayed blow back 9mm is all the rage right now. The MP5 is an OEM delayed blowback, and for the M16 there're several options available. With the TSMG, while the '21 and' 28 are delayed blowback, they are .45 ACP; and the M1/M1A1, is of course, a not delayed .45 ACP SMG. Very few WWII and even Korean War veterans are still alive, and those that are are probably not shooting much any longer. The TSMG (M1/M1A1) saw only limited use in the Vietnam War possibly the Korean War, and even those vets are getting up in years. Besides most vets from Vietnam on through today, are familiar with the M16, and in some cases the MP5, so such machine guns likely have more nostalgic value than TSMGs. MHO, YMMV, etc.
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With all due respect, you will note that my comment was addressed specifically to MP5's (i.e., registered specific firearms), not the more flexible, hence more desirable, movable registered sears. Apples to oranges. The introduction of suitable H & K "clone" hosts has increased the desirability of the H & K registered sears. MHO, YMMV, etc.
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Recoil spring wear, yes, it does happen.
Merry Ploughboy replied to reconbob's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
According to one of the co-founders of Battlefield Las Vegas in a post he made on AR15.com a few years ago, for their rental M16s they buy standard, off the shelf recoil springs and get about 150,000 rounds with them before replacement when the spring gets too short. Of course, the geometry on a Thompson spring is different as is the type of loading encountered. -
Thompson-proof truck
Merry Ploughboy replied to anjong-ni's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Yeah, Bonnie and Clyde should have taken a Tesla instead of the '34 Ford. -
Barrel relining
Merry Ploughboy replied to 68coupe's topic in Thompson Semi-Auto Discussion Forum (West Hurley & Kahr Semis)
Relining Thompson barrels was discussed in the Full Auto Forum a few years ago. IIRC, at that time only one case was known and that was done on a gun that was subsequently only used for display. MHO, YMMV, etc. -
Selling Thompsons
Merry Ploughboy replied to Gunner's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
As the firearms have likely accrued a significant rise in value over the time owned, I suggest that you check with a knowledgeable tax advisor to determine if and how much potential capital gains tax you are facing so you can plan accordingly. Best of luck with your sale. MHO, YMMV, etc. -
UPDATE 3: Merle .22LR Conversion Kits
Merry Ploughboy replied to TSMG28's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Perhaps it would be accurate to say that you have successfully completed your Internship, and are now a Resident? -
I believe that prices for luxury and/or discretionary items has flattened or weakened in the last several months. Some feel that this may be a harbinger of an imminent recessionary period. MHO, YMMV, etc.
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From how I interpret what is stated on page 66 of "The Black Rifle" by Stevens and Ezell, only the first seventeen Armalite AR-15s ever had the "finger" on top charge handle. The charging was moved because the top mounted handle got too hot during sustained full auto fire, and it also could not be operated while wearing Artic gloves. MHO, YMMV, etc. Be well.
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The Uzi and Ingram SMGs are two common examples that demonstrate the feasibility of top cocking handle SMG. And a few of us longer time members might recall that quite a few years ago there was a board member who was an SOT, and he actually made an M1 type Thompson with an Uzi cocking knob on top. Unfortunately, I no longer have the photo. MHO, YMMV, etc. Be well.
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Police vs FBI case balance - Old Wives Tale?
Merry Ploughboy replied to Sig's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
"The FBI supplied all its Thompsons with hard cases...The buttstock is contained in the compartment on the right side of the case, then the box magazines to the left and the drum left of these. This arrangement is not as intelligent as that of the police model case, because when the magazines are loaded, the case tilts badly to the side with the magazines and drum on it, and is awkward to carry." Cox, Roger A., The Thompson Submachine Gun, 1982, pg. 43. -
Police vs FBI case balance - Old Wives Tale?
Merry Ploughboy replied to Sig's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
For completeness and to provide what might be worst case (no pun intended) scenario, the carry cases compared should also have long cleaning rods and fully loaded spare parts boxes included within. MHO, YMMV, etc. -
Merle .22 conversion kits.
Merry Ploughboy replied to deerslayer's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
About a dozen years ago Bazooka Bros. sold "upside down feed" AM-180 drum magwell tower apparatuses/adapters for M16, H&H, and one or two other machine guns. Few ever worked well, and the products were discontinued. The abandoned patent application is USPubApp20100083818 (For some reason I'm not able to hot link directly to the site). -
Merles Workshop Rescue .22 Kits
Merry Ploughboy replied to deerslayer's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Good luck with the project! Even though I have no personal interest, I hope that enough .22 kits and accessories, and drum repair tools can be produced to meet all current and reasonably foreseeable demand. -
Merle Bitikofer deluxe 22 kit value?
Merry Ploughboy replied to Sandman1957's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
As physically (size, weight, ergonometric considerations) the .45 ACP Thompson submachine gun is not a great .22 host (hence the dedicated .22 submachine gun versions that were made), and the necessity for a barrel insert that can damage the inside of the .45 ACP barrel and/or get bulged and ruined by a squib load, the Thompson .22 conversions were never very popular. So .22 conversions are scarce, making an estimate of value iffy. Based on what Uzi .22 conversions, and MAC.22 conversions and dedicated uppers appear to be selling for, I'd guess in the $2500 or so range depending on how many mags are included with a premium for any .22 drums. FWIW, I don't have a Thompson .22 conversion or any interest in obtaining one; though I'm sure you'll find a buyer who will give you fair value. Good luck. Be well. -
Top open bolt SMG's by quality and operation!
Merry Ploughboy replied to Rekraps's topic in Class III Forum
With the fixed firing pin, the M1A1 gains advanced primer ignition which provides a lower rate of fire that some find more controllable. Also, the ears on the M1A1 rear sight reduce the likelihood of bending or snagging the rear sight. On the other hand, the milled M1 controls are classier than the pin versions on the M1A1. MHO, YMMV, etc. Be well. -
Top open bolt SMG's by quality and operation!
Merry Ploughboy replied to Rekraps's topic in Class III Forum
1. 1921 Thompson - Delayed blowback smooth operation, superb steel and wood finish, a panache unmatched by any other subgun, "The Gun That Made The Twenties Roar". 2. 1928 "Navy" Thompson. See 1. above plus the added reciprocating mass reduces the rate of fire so that even raw recruits to the force could handle them. 3. Who cares. ETA: I used to own a Navy Thompson and sold it to help fund an M16 that I shoot with 9mm and .22LR as shooting much 5.56x45 ammo is too costly for my budget.. I wish I could have afforded to keep the Navy Thompson as well, but something had to go.