Jacob

.............and that I will do!!

Yes, I have shot it quite a few times. Shoots great. Back then, didn't know all the particulars (don't know much now about 1928s), but I had a friend that owned a heavy machine gun factory. Took it there and and all the quirks ironed out. Had to headspace, bought an original actuator, fixed the feed problem, etc. Makes sense now that it had all those problems. But they got it running well. Since I do living history WW2, used it in several reenactments. However, I don't reenact much anymore, so it has sat quietly in the gun safe. Even though it's a mongrel, I still can't part with it over sentimental reasons--which is rather silly, but there it is. I'll keep on my search for a WH frame to match the receiver, keep the internal military parts to change over and just go from there i guess. Seems it will always be a parts gun, so shaving down the military frame is still on the table really. Thanks for all the help folks!

Gentles, So, I now understand this is a parts gun. Somewhat disappointing, but I'll live. :-). So how would i go about trading my military frame for a WH frame? Went to the link for frames, but i'd have to blue and assemble the interior parts. I think I could do the assembly with the help of the folks here, but my blueing always looks like I blued it..ya know.. I have fitted a drum but it was an original which I don't have access to anymore, unfortunately. So, the quest continues. THANKS for the help!

Tennessee, Our city used to confiscate them from REAL criminals, gather up a good bunch and sell at auction to locals. That ended in the mid-1960s. Now we melt them down.....such a waste. Some of those would sell for thousands.

Well, I"m all for them. you don't know how many times I've been riding in my coach and hear the chilling words, "Stand and Deliver!". hahahahha. However, I"ll be glad to fill a few potholes in the city roads for that 100 round drum and a few others.....

Gentles, Well, duh....I should have known to post a few images. Here ya go! This was the first Class 3 i bought WAY back when. Paid around $300.00 for it. I would gladly consider trading this frame for an AO frame, if such exists. Also, I need a correct rear sight? Been looking for drums, but all I find state they won't fit an AO made in West Hurley before 1990. Mine hits all of those......... Thank you so much for the replies and the help. Oh, and THANKS for the kind correction. (Ordnance) I think my misspelling came from my urban Southern accent. 🙂 Some of these are a bit fuzzy so if you need a sharper shot of something, let me know. I"ll never sell this one, as it has a special place due to the seller. Oh, and it's completely legal. Papered, signed, tax paid, blessed, covered and smothered......😊

Gentles, I am looking for the above frame. I have a legal full-auto Auto Ordinance Thompson with a US military 1928A1 frame. The military frame is about 1/16 (maybe?) longer than the AO receiver. Anyone want to trade or have an idea? Should i just have the MIiltary frame milled down to fit flush with the rear of the AO receiver?