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Look like a British proof mark on the bolt. Can you get a close up shot of it. May indicate British use at some point.

Very Nice.

The original NOS barrels are more expensive and will be in a matte blue DuLite finish. If you have a parked receiver it won’t match. Depends on how authentic you want the gun to appear......Jimmy

If Reconbob doesn’t have the barrel in question. Richard at Tommygun collectibles had some NOS Savage and Stevens barrels. Not sure about other makes. The one I got was stone mint.....Jimmy

. Does it have a prick punch mark anywhere near the breech. It can be hard to see.......Jimmy

Anyone know of a nice hard case for M1 or M1A1. That and a few accessories. Historically correct not important.....Thanks Jimmy

Recon bob. Is who id recommend. Philidelphia Ordnance.

I think you will be pleased. Mine has the original Dulite finish and was a British lendlease gun. Still has matching lower too......Jimmy

Tried to post a pic or two but unable too. Please remove duplicate posts....Thanks. Jimmy

Yes. I thought hard about it as well. But I hadnt too lbong ago bought an M1A1 from the same source.

Mine has two GEG stamps as well......Jimmy

How much did it set you back if I may ask.....Jimmy

Be bold, Go for a Union Switch and Signal.

Yea, I’m going to get Bob to replace the barrel on mine as soon as I can work it out with my crazy schedule".....Jimmy

Hi guys what's the going rate now for an M1-M1A1 NOS WW2 "s" marked Thompson barrel....Thanks in advance..Jimmy

My M1A1 has a Stevens marked foregrip bar. Also marked with last two digits of serial number.

Black River I find your post fascinating. Please continue. Your knowledge is s big help.

I have already put in a FOIA request. I will of course share any and all information gained as I learn more about my new toy. I'm also glad my quest for the history of my Thompson has brought forth information that can help others......Thanks again Jimmy

The M1A1 is in the USA.

I believe that's probably what happened as well. That she came back as a war trophy had its barrel welded up as a Form 5. Then at some point reactivated as a functional machine gun. The British markings give it a hint of mystery, at least too me.......Thanks Jimmy

Were any deactivated Thompsons imported into the US from Britain in the 50s or 60s.

Here is the front of the receiver. Looks like she was originally a Dewat.

If I take a picture of the receiver from the front would that help. For what it's worth the front sight is made by Stevens. Again thanks for the input.....Jimmy