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Not overpriced, just on the market too soon.
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I had a Navy. What I did was take a small vice grip and grind the outside profile to make "needle nose" vice grips. Then I put a few layers of tape on the teeth so they wouldn't gouge the rod when I clamped down. Use the the vice grips to hold the spring as if they were the pin that you slide into the hole in the usual '28 rod. Best of luck and enjoy your Navy.
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Another factor may be is that according to a post on a different website, the BATFE a few months ago hired fifteen new Examiners to help reduce the huge backlog on paperwork. The new Examiners may be extra diligent as I'm sure most will want to get a good performance review when their one year probationary employment period comes due. From what I've read, the Form 3 and 4 transfer times are generally a little faster than they were six months ago.
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Want to Purchase a Colt Thompson
SecondAmend replied to Sandman1957's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Sales tax in MI also. Must report all out of state internet purchases > $1K, and pay the Governor his/her due.- 19 replies
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I want a 500 round drum
SecondAmend replied to buzz's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
I don't have a link to the movie clip, but IIRC, Nicholas Cage used the same drum during a battle scene in "Wind Talkers". -
I, like you, have a distain for cleaning the Cutts.. I replaced the Cutts/Front sight assembly on my Kahr 27A1 with a Kahr M1A1 sight. Take the 27A1 sight apart by driving out the lateral tension pin, and driving the sight rearward out of the Cutts. Drive the Cutts forward off the barrel. Align the M1A1 sight and drive rearward onto the barrel. None of the steps were easy. The fit of all of the parts was very tight. The Cutts to barrel junction may have retention compound in it. To get get the Cutts to come off, I zapped it with a propane torch (to disable retention compound, if any, and to "move" the interface), let it cool, soaked the junction to the barrel with Kroil for a week and then the Cutts came off relatively quickly. Be patient and careful. If you're experienced with tools, you should be able to make the changeover. I did not drill the M1A1 sight for a lateral tension pin. I did not put retention compund on the junction. No retention beyond the tight fit seems needed as of yet. In addition to obviating the need to clean the Cutts, making the change lightens the front end, and shortens the barrel by about 1 1/2" while still staying at 16". Best of luck.
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Ballistic Pendulum for Recoil Study
SecondAmend replied to reconbob's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Bob, Info here might help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_pendulum Good luck - I'm looking forward to your results. 2A -
Savage Commercial on GB
SecondAmend replied to Devil Dog 1110's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Fairly recently I saw an item (Remington Model 12 part) I was interested in on eBay with a rather low BIN price so I "Bought" it. The next day, I got a "Bid Cancelled" message from eBay with no explanation. The item was relisted a couple days later at a somewhat higher price, more in the typical range for the item. No longer a bargain - I passed. -
Tactical Lights Circa 1938
SecondAmend replied to Big Al's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
If you're interested in Thompson light attachment assemblies, you may wish to check out U.S. Patents No. 2,085,024, issued June 29, 1937; and 2,597,565, issued May 20, 1952. -
A period ad I have indicates that the KW serial numbered series may have been made in 1984 by the pre-Kahr Auto-Ordnance firm. The full-auto version had a KWA prefix serial number. Those Korean War Commemorative Thompsons were made for and marketed by The American Historical Foundation as a limited edition special run. To add to the confusion, the ad states that the semi serial number range is KW0001-KW1500. A KM serial numbered gun would be post-Kahr. That said, I am open to correction. To resolve, I suggest that Kahr be contacted for an official corporate record response on their letterhead. Best of luck.
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And here's a WH 28 that's not sold at $13.5K: http://www.subguns.com/classifieds/index.cgi?db=nfafirearms&website=&language=&session_key=&search_and_display_db_button=on&results_format=long&db_id=23646&query=retrieval
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Sarco Lyman adjustable sights - condition?
SecondAmend replied to richard w.'s topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
I got a very nice one from IMA when they were on sale in May of last year. Had to clean the grease/cosmolene off it. -
I believe that in the case of the 21 and 28 models, the Blish device (which, I believe is not an actual "lock" that stops the bolt motion, but rather is what is generally referred to as a "lost motion" device) adds about 5/8" or so of effective travel length to the bolt path, hence the lower rate of fire when compared to an M1/M1A1 when everything else is equal.
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FWIW, the tall, cylindrical shaped cocking knob is generally called "the cheese grater" cocking knob.
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How not to ship a Colt Thompson
SecondAmend replied to Sandman1957's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
An interesting thread along this line here: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533221 Best of luck to all with your shipping adventures! -
How Did You Purchase Your Thompson
SecondAmend replied to SubmarinerFan's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Modest lifestyle, so saved up the cash. After the state where I live opened up all transferrable MGs to individuals (was C&R only), I bought an Uzi and sold the Thompson. I buy guns to shoot (hunt as well as sport), not collect, and the Uzi is much more 'shooter friendly' than a Thompson in full auto. I do still have a 27A1 semi Thompson carbine that I shoot. If I ever decide to buy a Thompson SMG again, which I doubt, I'll use cash. -
I have a 27A1 and took the Cutts compensator off and installed an M1 front sight. Shorter barrel for sure, and a bit lighter, but the main reason was to eliminate having to clean the Cutts. Plus it doesn't have the plume of smoke blocking the view of the front sight that some brands of ammo seem to generate. Best of luck and enjoy whatever you decide to get.
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Which model are you getting? In any case, try it and see what you think. You may be okay with it as is. Also keep in mind, mods like the lower force springs will likely void your warranty, which I believe is for one year after purchase. The warranty period should give enough time to find any bugs and have the factory fix them. I hope you have the best of luck with your new firearm.
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AO 1928A1 on GB
SecondAmend replied to Devil Dog 1110's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
Isn't the finish on one of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre Thompsons messed up where acid was used by the police lab to raise the serial number which had been filed down? -
I have a 27A1. Kahr made, no problems. You can buy a horzontal forearm and install it on the 27A1 for the WWII '28 look. Also, as my gun shoots to the left, I wanted a rear sight with windage adjustment. I bought a WWII vintage '28 Lyman ladder sight when IMI had them on sale, and moved the ladder assembly to the 27A1 base. The cocking knob movement doesn't bother me either. Best of luck, enjoy whichever you decide to get!
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Thompsons on Craigslist
SecondAmend replied to Kilroy's topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
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Kahr barrels
SecondAmend replied to Paladin601's topic in Thompson Semi-Auto Discussion Forum (West Hurley & Kahr Semis)
As for the comp, it is press fit on. Not sure but I've been led to believe thread lock compound is used to help retain the press on. In any case, when I took the comp off my Kahr 27A1, I first knocked out the retention pin, then pounded off the front sight. The front sight did not come off easy. Then I flamed the comp at the barrel interface with a propane torch to expand the comp and "kill" thread lock compound, if any. Comp did not budge, even with heavy whacks with a 14 oz hammer (on to a thick brass drift). So, for a week or so I sprayed the whole interface area with penetrating oil. Viola! A couple hits to the drift with the 14 oz hammer at various intervals around the comp, and it was loose enough the then tap off with a small brass hammer. Best of luck with your project. -
A.O. 1927 A1 deluxe
SecondAmend replied to Ding's topic in Thompson Semi-Auto Discussion Forum (West Hurley & Kahr Semis)
I believe at least one version of the EZ pull recoil springs comprises a polymer buffer that is shaped similarly to the recoil guide rectangular metal part and fits forward of the metal rectangular part. It would appear that the polymer buffer is intended to absorb recoil energy that may result if the bolt impacts it, thus reducing the likelihood that the rear of the firearm is cracked or otherwise damaged. Ideally, a user does not shoot ammo that will ever result in the bolt hammering the rear of the receiver, even with the reduced force EZ pull springs. Such hammering would tend to negatively affect accuracy, if nothing else. IIICR, in the full auto Thompsons the Model 28 has a truncated round buffer (originally fiber, but replacements seem to be polymer); the Model 21 had a complex arrangement that included a stack of washer-like fiber disks; and the M1/M1A1 had a rectangular sandwich of a fiber plate between two metal plates. As before, best of luck and enjoy! -
A.O. 1927 A1 deluxe
SecondAmend replied to Ding's topic in Thompson Semi-Auto Discussion Forum (West Hurley & Kahr Semis)
I'm not following what your feed issues are but it may be your cartridge is not entering the chamber correctly. If not doing so, try using well powered 230 gr. copper jacketed, round nose (ball), brass case ammo such as Federal American Eagle. In contrast to full auto Thompsons, there is no "recoil buffer" per se in the 27A1 design. Only the recoil spring guide assembly. If you decide to pursue EZ pull springs, keep in mind your firearm warranty will be voided. The furniture appears to be painted wood, not fiber stock stuff. I am not aware of any manufacturer that produces fiber material Thompson stocks, hand grips, or forearms so I would find it exceptional if yours is such a firearm. Many owners srtip the paint off and refinish with boiled linseed oil or other wood finishing products. Some have found very nicely figured wood under the flat black paint. Best of luck with your 27A1.