Balder

dalbert, I've never seen such a case before, but I will look for it in my sources. However, I do not believe that it was made as early as WW2 due to the buckles, type of fabric and color - which all seem more like the 50's and the 60's. I would think that the 1953 stamp is a better indication of its year of production. It has a certain American look to it; I have a couple of M16 ammo pouches with almost the same buckles, type of fabric and color. Regards, Balder

The thoroughly off-topic Harald Hårdråde discussion has been up before: http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invb...&f=3&t=1258&hl= Some of hardrede's posts have been edited/deleted though. Correction May 28th 2005: ALL of hardrede's posts have been edited or deleted - for some reason. Regards, Balder

Gentlemen, I do not want to join in on the "who said what when and why and to whom" debate, I'm just curious to know what the address on a Colt-made M1921 Thompson looks like. Can anybody enlighten me please? Balder

QUOTE (gijive @ May 18 2005, 07:50 AM) I learned something on this post and hope eventually someone will be able to approximate when the change was made from the patent dates to numbers. gijive, That change was approximated in my first post in this thread: 15041-26000 approx: NY address, 12 patent dates; address to the rear and dates to the front of receiver 26000-80000 approx: NY address, 13 patent numbers I hope to be able to narrow it down after talking with Mr. Ødemark. Regards, Balder

TD, The date/number issue has been up several times before, here's one: http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invb...&f=3&t=1064&hl= What still puzzles me are the two versions of the NY address. Balder

QUOTE (TD. @ May 17 2005, 06:45 AM) Balder – I noted you posted in a previous thread about patent dates, not numbers, on early Savage receivers. Does your early Savage Thompson have the same 1922 patent date markings as 21 Smoker? I have never heard of Mr. Tom Ødemark. Would it be possible to obtain a translated copy of his articles? I agree with Arthur that Cox and Helmer never referenced this 1922 patent date receiver. I can surmise (from published data) where Mr. Ødemark may have obtained the, “15041-26000 approx: NY address, 12 patent dates; address to the rear and dates to the front of receiver†information but it would only be a guess on my part. I would like to hear his source before I make any comments on this. My M1928 Thompson has the exact same markings as the ones found on 21 smoker's. Mr. Ødemark has, as I stated in an earlier posting, based his articles on reference material and his own research. I happen to know that this research was quite extensive as the Norwegian armed forces received quite a number of Thompsons during and after the war. The markings on Savage serial numbers 15041-26000 (approx.) were identical as far as I know - some are today called "commercial" due to the fact that A-O sold these to customers in the US as well as to the British government. The Lend-Lease act was not passed until March 1941. I will talk to Mr. Ødemark soon, if his articles haven't been translated I'll offer to do it for him - if my English is up to it. Regards, Balder PS: I had actually resigned from this board due to the attitudes shown by some members, it's nice to observe that common decency has again found its way back to the Thompson forum. DS

gijive, My best source for general history on military Thompsons are three articles written by Mr. Tom Ødemark here in Norway. In addition to his own research he has used Cox and Helmer as sources. I'll check to see if his articles have been translated into English. Balder

21 smoker, Your memory is correct, I own S-245XX which is marked according to my most recent post. Mine says "New York, N.Y. U.S.A." I do notice the NY address difference, I'll check and see if I can find some explanation in my sources. Regards, Balder

Savage-made 1928 and 1928A1; markings and serial numbers: 15041-26000 approx: NY address, 12 patent dates; address to the rear and dates to the front of receiver 26000-80000 approx: NY address, 13 patent numbers 80000-100000 approx: Bridgeport address, 13 patent numbers 100000-140000 approx: Same as above, but numbers are now found towards the rear of the receiver All of the above markings are to be found on the right side of the receiver. Balder

Thanks to the Thompson board, I've had enough and will seek other sources of information and discussion. Balder

I thought you guys might get a kick out of this ebay auction - enjoy and make sure you read it all. Balder http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=7135441836

Eg har ikkje peiling på ka dokker snakke om. Balder

Murray, Congratulations on your QSM! I also admire your stamina and sense of justice in your year-long fight with the authorities - good job! You've set an example for all of us to follow; if everybody stood up for themselves like this the authorities would be kept in line. Thank you for doing just that. Respectfully, Balder

JDG, You should be safe for years to come. Balder

GPC/Numrich also raised their L-drum price from $ 175.05 to $ 375 - literally overnight. Balder

Congrats guys, you all deserved this one! Regards, Balder

I'm very pleased with this 5-in-1 manual from Numrich/GPC: http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?ch...hrSuperSKU=&MC= Balder

Wow Murray! Sounds like you guys had a fun night - wish I were there! Please post those pictures .... Balder

Great game!

QUOTE (hardrede @ Jul 12 2004, 02:54 PM) It is only because I posted this thread. If someone else posted it Balder would have no problems. Hardrede, I really should not bother with replying to your latest post - it does speak for itself; but I would like to know how you reach that conclusion. Balder

Chris, Even though I don't live over there I can still see the significance of the issues in question. However, it would be nice if we managed to keep the Thompson board gun related and save the politics for this board. Respectfully, Balder

Then there's a perfectly good forum here: http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invb...php?act=SF&f=14 Balder

...and how is this related to Thompson submachineguns? Balder

Chris, If there's anything offensive or vinegar-like in my postings please let me be the first to know. Arthur, I'm pretty sure that in 150 years from now, some museum curator will appreciate that I did not refinish my M1928 Thompson. Regards, Balder

Arthur, I asked you a question, I did not see a reply in your most recent posting. Balder