Frank I.

Me too

The CMP was able to re-import many M1 Garands that were given away as military aid. One country I remember was Greece, with at least 2 lots, in the 2nd lot there were 102,000 M1s, which included some M1C and MID sniper versions. Story was in the Garand Collectors magazine summer 2008 issue. The CMP seems to have some influence somewhere. In the 1980s a lot of M14 parts kits were brought in from Israel, selling as low as $239.00 with original barrels. During the 1990s when the democrats were cutting up surplus rifles, a guy was at Knob Creek selling BRAND new M14 Walnut buttstocks with butt-plates. He said they were from rifles that had been destroyed. https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/captain-crunch-pentagons-heavy-duty-weapon-annihilator

Should be enough for almost everyone, but depends on how many were destroyed by Bill Clinton and how many were given away as foreign aid. M14 Production from June 1960-July 1964 Total production 1,338,332 M14 rifles O-M – Winchester, 4 contracts, 356,501 rifles H&R, 5 contracts 537,500 rifles TRW, 2 contracts 319,163 rifles Springfield Armory 3-production runs 125,168 rifles Source U.S. M14 Rifle, The Last Steel Warrior 2nd Edition https://chipotlepublishing.com/product/the-u-s-m14-rifle-the-last-steel-warrior-2nd-edition/

I have had my G18 (posty) for 10 years, runs 99.9% on just about any ammo using the 33rd mags.

This company advertises roll-marked M16 clone receivers over on Sturm. https://www.catsupplyco.com/

They were at SAR West last December and had a lot of nice original finish 20 and 30 rd Thompson magazines for $25.00.

AI is giving the scammers new tools. With the widespread use of AI, you cannot believe anything you see online anymore.

I received an email with an attachment that said "tax receipt." It was the 2027 license, at the top it says "SOT tax payment receipt." My, 2026 one says the same thing

Thanks for the reply... I sent them an email a week ago, no response. There are no tools on their website. I think mine is more like a Shaw design (who as you know, was Curtis Tactical) Mine is very similar in construction to their MK45 suppressor baffle set up, most components in my M3 can are stainless steel. https://www.thundercans.com/thundercan-mk45-suppressor/

I did mine on eforms EZ Renewal Form is 5630.7

Pictures of the thin nuts I was able to unscrew two of them; the flat washer-type baffles are inside. The others are too tight,

Hi, Thanks for the response. I put it back together, and back in the safe. Next time I clean it, I'll post pictures. BTW I used Break Through suppressor cleaner in an ultrasonic. Look NEW again. I have had good luck with that product.

Help needed? I recently purchased a Curtis M3A1 can and need some disassembly instructions. There is a video by "Machine gun Mike" on YouTube, but my baffles are different. I cannot get the threaded pieces that the baffles are in, there are very narrow flats for a VERY thin wrench, I it would take 2 of them to disassemble the stack. Anyone have a similar can/problem?

With GB its seems to be a crap shoot. I have seen stuff go for ridiculous money, and other times the same items go crazy cheap, like your barrels. I have had some success starting at .01 no reserve, attracts a lot of bidders, and hopefully you will get two affluent bidders trying to outbid each other. Always end the auction on a weekday at 10:00 PM EST sharp, and make sure your title has a complete description of what you're selling with lots of good pictures.

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Yes, There are a few in Quantico's storage vault.

I have not...

Hi Bob, Perhaps it's a case of civilian VS military use, as well as 80+ years of shooting as opposed to 20 or so years of military service? There is no doubt that you have observed many more Thompsons than I but, but I have seen burrs on the sear surface of the bolt that gouged the trigger frame. (as depicted in a photo in one of the threads above) When I bought my first Thompson, a knowledgeable and respected enthusiast advised me to watch for 1. dress burrs on the bottom of the bolt, 2. always hold the button down when installing and removing a '21 or '28 buttstock assy and 3. always wipe down rear part of the grip where the web of your hand touches. Respectfully, Frank

Quite common...too much semi-auto firing...its a MACHINE gun 😁

Not my video, the guy who made it used to post here, but hasn't provided an update on his quest for a firing pin solution. This is his thread from here ALSO Posted here Broken firing pins are probably the most commonly encountered issue with Reisings. PaulF on this board posted an excellent "How To" regarding a solution to this problem. The post may be found at the following link: http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=8854

Priority #1 buy a copy of Tom Davis' book on the West Hurley Thompsons, it will save you a lot of grief and possibly personal injury.

I used to love going to the Aberdeen PG museum, lots of small arms and armor! From what I can recall they moved all of the weapons and armor to Ft Lee, VA (?), and most of it was still in storage https://smallarmsreview.com/us-army-ordnance-museum-aberdeen-proving-ground/

Gordon would be pleased that his creations have become Thompson collectors' items.

The Sterling is one of my favorite subguns, light, ergonomic, easy to control on FA. I am lucky enough to have an original PreMay dealer sample, its a late production model, the selector is marked 0-1-32