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IIRC, I thought the drum lubrication was primarily for the Taiwanese reproduction drums. Maybe somebody earlier commented that they had no grease at all in them and thus could use some?

I’m not sure if this is a viable solution, but I remember when I was building an airplane there were aluminum AN rivets available that had a larger diameter body with the same diameter head as a standard rivet. They were for oversized holes but looked like a normal rivet. Maybe something like this could be used? Just a thought…

I have #354.

It could also be interpreted that the soldiers are shielding the innocent civilians from the enemy. A beautiful monument!

If it helps, Tom Davis’ Amateur Guide book had information on identifying the repro spare parts kits. Chapter 17.

Motorcar - Maybe MTV can start a show “Pimp my Drum”?

While thats theoretically true, is there a major concern/possibility that Colts or any of their original tier 1 or tier 2 suppliers will go back into business and produce Thompson parts? Just asking

Where are the posters handed out at the dinner (which I missed)? I was at the show but know nothing of the poster.

Dont feel bad; I asked the same question when I bought my first generation Worcester drum. The first generation Worcester drum is the same thing as the third model New York drum. The first New York drum has a serial number. The second New York drum is called the NO. drum where there is a space for a serial number that isnt there. The 3rd New York drum illuminates the number spot. I hope I am remembering that correctly.

Also the A in PATENTED on the 1st gen Worcester has a line section missing.

There is an earlier string on the Board for re-creating the 1921 actuator: Ben Edwards Design LLC. This may be of interest to you (as it is to me).

I like to think all the comments and suggestions are meant as just that: suggestions. As the designer/engineer, benedw60 has the option to incorporate whatever input he gets or not, but I've always thought it helpful to hear opinions from people with such a broad range of experience. If the desire is to recreate a 21 actuator exactly, of course all the advice is moot. The final decision rests with the person doing the work, but it never hurts to get feedback if given in good faith.

FWIW, I was planning on a cut-down GI actuator for a "shooter" 21 actuator, so I've already accepted the "U" shape (since there isn't much of choice). The lack of knurling on the GI actuator would be more offensive than the slot shape. If I wanted a display actuator, the pear-shaped slot would be more desireable, but my prime reason to get one would be for shooting, where strength would be higher on the want list than "U" vs. "Pear". My $0.02 Doug

Some questions for the experts: In picture 15, is it common on guns with the original finish to have such a discrepancy in the lettering depth? The center area of the "SEMI-AUTOMATIC" appears much shallower than the outer letters, with no apparent wear to the finish. Also - in picture 24 the comp pin end looks very flat. I've seen pictures of pins with more radius, but maybe there was manufacturing variation during the production run? Replacement pin? Just trying to learn...

Just a question based on idle curiosity: Have the leather straps in the cover been replaced at some time? Relative to the condition of the rest of the interior, the straps and their rivets appear to be near mint. Maybe it's common that they stay nice because they're tucked up out of the way?

I've been keeping my eye out for the same thing, though I don't have the Colt's yet.

I bought mine from Bob through gun broker using the buy it now option.

There are some on Gun Broker as well. Just search Thompson in Class 3 Parts & Accessories.

It also looks like the guy next to him doesn't have a magazine in his Thompson (and the bolt is forward).

It looks like the fore grip mount touches off on the 14th rib instead of the proper 21st. I tried to count to see if there are 29 ribs but I kept losing track.

I believe "Roland, the Headless..." was released on the "Excitable Boy" album, not "Bad Luck Streak...".

Missing holes on three of the four?

I definitely agree with the opinions of the cases by Mr. Fox. I just received my police hard case today and its gorgeous! Now all I need are four Colt-era XX mags and the Colt gun itself and Ill be doing OK!

Looking at the lower picture, you can see where the part is bent. The gap between the Catch and the Frame at the top is much larger than the gap at the bottom.

Makes sense so as to avoid the confusion with the newer Taiwan drums. Thanks for the clarification, I love learning the details! I did, in fact, buy my Taiwanese L-drum recently from the Numrich (Gun Parts) site. Thanks! d