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Three modified pieces in the trigger assembly I believe. But TD would know for sure.

Very nice!

It looks very nice in the pictures. Cant tell the serial number though.

I've been looking for a WWII drum in the $500-$600 range. The cheapest I've been able to find is around $800 on GB.

I saw Ciener at the Shot Show. Don't know if he is actually still in business though.

They rolled out 3 Sherman tanks on the firing line today and fired rounds. That was pretty cool.

Yeah you're right huggy.....seems very strange.......maybe someone posing as MW.......geez

reconbob, I can only speak from my experience. I take in a lot of LE class III trade-ins (ex. St. Louis Thompsons). Over the past 15 years I have cut up over 1,000 post sample guns. Mostly HK's and M16 variants. All this was done with a simple chop saw. That being said, during these years I have also had inspections. The inspectors conducting my inspections know exactly what I do and how I do it. I notify NFA of every class III receiver I destroy, to help keep the registry up to date. However, there is nothing saying that I have to notify them of the destruction. That being said, anyone getting a parts kit from me will not get the serial numbered portion of the receiver. Roger

I'll chime in here also. Torch cut is required for imported receivers. Saw cut is fine on receivers cut here in the US. Like Jim B stated, some people don't understand this and throw a blanket over everything.

This is not one of the two sold at the TCA. But it came from the same agency, St. Louis PD.

It was on display at Tracey Hill's couple weeks ago. It was very nice.

That make sense, thanks for the help.

I have run across an Auto Ordnance 1928 with the serial number 2xxTF. I have tried searching but have come up with nothing in reference to it. Any ideas?

The threads are no good. Looks like they are stripped. The lug just fits back down into the hole.

Looks like this is the problem. Anyone know of a good smith that may be able to fix it?

Are you saying that the anchor point is loose? On the receiver? The anchor point you pictured? Yes, that square piece that the stock screw screws into wiggles.

I think I may need a gunsmith familiar with Reisings also, if anyone knows of any.

I have a Reising that has a loose stock. I think the problem is at the anchor point where the screw secures the stock to the gun. Even with the screw tight, the stock is very loose on the gun. The anchor point on the gun is loose compared to the rest of the gun. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks.

At the very bottom of the symbol it is an "E". Just above that is "F7'. Above that and just below the arrow is a symbol that I can't make out. Would these markings be regular proof marks or the British marks? The top is the Broad Arrow British proof but I can't make out the bottom proof with these old eyes. Funny, there is an article in the Am Rifleman this month on Brit Tommys. Bob D

Would these markings be regular proof marks or the British marks?

Thanks, I appreciate everyone's help.

Hope these pictures help.

There are several patent dates on the right side of the receiver. Also, the lower serial number matches the upper. I will try to get some pictures up.

The serial number is S-58583 and is marked "Model of 1928" on the left side. On the right side toward the back it is marked "Auto-Ordnance Corporation" and under that it is marked "New York, N.Y. U.S.A." It has the Cutts compensator, finned barrel, and Lyman flip up type rear sight. I guess that since there is a "S" in the serial number, that it would be a Savage Thompson?

I am not the most knowledgeable about Thompsons. Is a model 1928 stamped "Auto-Ordnance Corporation New York, New York" the same as a West Hurley Thompson?