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How many Markings on a WWII Bolt
Sandman1957 posted a topic in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board
I have a WWII blued bolt that I got in a parts kits years ago. Never really looked at it much since it was blued and I used the bright ones in my guns. It was just a spare part to me. Has stayed in a box with other parts for at least 10 years. Got it out the other day and noticed it had more markings than I am used to seeing. Is this normal for a WWII bolt? It is marked with a "P" on the left side of the bolt at the bottom. On the rear left hand corner, is it marked with both a "S" and "R". Must have been in a custody dispute I guess... -
Greetings, My name is Michael Phelps and I am new to the forum. I have a project in the works. I want to recreating a 1921 Colt Thompson for use in my WWII reenactments. I have an order placed with Philadelphia Ordnance for one of their high-quality Colt receivers. I am considering using serial No. 12087 (My birthday). I also want the gun to be marked with "U.S. Navy" 1928 Overstamp. I have been reading "American Thunder: The Military Thompson Submachine Guns" by Frank Iannamico." i found a copy at my local antique bookstore and have not been able to put it down. I understand these were issued commercially and to law enforcement. Would it have been possible for a Navy Overstamp to make it's way from a Marine outfit in the Pacific to the ETO? Were Navy Oversterstamps marked liked 1928's (1928A) (1928AC) (with/without compensator). Does anyone have any high quality photos of such a gun? I want to show my local gunsmith and demonstrate the proper rebuild marks I wan him to engrave. Are there any other markings besides "JHB" I should know about for a gun with this number? What about the Thompson bullet logo? I understand there are two types of Auto-Ordnance logos for early/late 1921's. What about square versus rounded actuator slots? My late serial number should be rounded right? Thanks!
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Hey guys/gals,great to find a site on this subject. Just got my first Thompson,don't know a heckuva lot about them in general,but would like to learn more about mine for sure. I've been peeking around the internet for quite awhile before I came across this seemingly excellent site. Firstly,as I'm in Canada it's deactivated (dammit) but I can't find the date for it. Lots of other markings.Seems to have an original stock but replaced handgrips. A wee bit dinged up. Oh how I wish Canada was a little more like the US with it's gun laws! Any help would be appreciated! Attached are a few pics. Cheers and thanks!