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The threaded “neck” of the oiler appears a bit taller too or is that just how you took the photo? Trying to gain knowledge on this subject. Thanks!

Thank you Richard! I agree with Tom it’s best to pay a bit extra to make sure all “i’s” dotted and “t’s” crossed.😀 Along those lines, looking for a knurled selector and safety for a Savage Commercial ‘28 so when Apex has some please let me know!🤑

Tom Davis and I had an opportunity to examine this Colt before it was last sold by Cowan’s auction in Cincinnati a few years ago. I learned a lot as Tom disassemble and discussed what he was looking for as he examined the gun in detail. It appeared to retain its original barrel but couldn’t state this as a fact. If memory serves me correctly, Tom wrote an article about #91 as well.

If you ask nicely Frank might even be persuaded to sign it for you!😀

Mon Dieu! My wife and I had a bottle of that over the holidays! Appreciate the translation and the back story as well…were we all that young once?

Richard, On the photo of the GMC deuce and a half there is something written on the edge of the hood…can’t quite make it out… Do you remember what it says and if a nickname, how it came to be? Thanks! John

So can I be a “Plus One”? 😁 Would like to find the same parts for an early Savage gun too.

What a great thread! It is also important to this discussion to remember what was happening at the time this correspondence was taking place. The B.E.F. had just been evacuated from Dunkirk with the loss of most of their heavy weapons and transport (June 1940). The air war that became known as the Battle of Britain was in full fury (July-October 1940) and Operation Seal Lion (sea-born invasion of Great Britain) was awaiting the successful outcome of the Luftwaffe over the Royal Air Force. A very real and imminent threat that there would be a successful German invasion and landing in Britain (hence a need for close in airfield defense) was foremost in the minds of military planners. The Royal Air Force was on its heels and very nearly combat ineffective due to the Luftwaffe bombing attacks on their airfields when the German air campaign shifted to London and giving them much needed breathing room to recover. The rest, as they say, is history and the R.A.F. prevailed over the sky’s of England and Operation Sea Lion was postponed indefinitely. So my question is, by the time the immediate need for submachine guns had passed, was production and delivery far enough along to make conversion or cancellation impractical or had the military usefulness of submachine guns been proven to make an important part of military doctrine? As Tom would say, “all good stuff!”

Be sure to stop by the SAR booth just inside the main entrance on the left as you walk in… Rumor has it that noted author, Frank Iannamico might be in attendance this year and has been know to sign his books. He also answers questions from inquiring minds if asked nicely!😆 Look forward to seeing you Frank!😀

Not sure where you are located, but go to one of the bigger shows that have Class III items for sale. The SAR West show is the 1st weekend in December and is in Phoenix, AZ and many members from the boards will be there. There is also Show of Shows in Louisville in February. Take your time and look for the gun you want and don’t settle. Welcome to the community!

Interesting placement of sling swivel…

Roger that…thanks!

Tracie, What is booking code for the Courtyard Marriott? Thank you in advance. John

I’ll take one as well…check in mail today. Thanks for making this available!