obotls Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 hello!...recently i bought a vice which was claimed to be used for the thompson machine gun..it is a horizontal design ,about 20" long, gray colored and has embossed on the sides the words "V-500"and 'THOMPSON VICE"...can someone confirm this and a value for it if possible...thanks, OBOTLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 obotls, I'd like to see a picture to confirm, but there is a vise such as you describe that has nothing at all to do with a Thompson Submachine Gun. I saw one on eBay about 6 years ago, and it ended up being purchased by a Thompson collector on speculation that it might be associated with the weapon. It was not. I believe it is has something to do with tire installation. If your device is not what I have described, and has a Thompson bullet logo on it, and is marked, "Auto-Ordnance Corp, Greenwich, Conn.," that is a diffferent story. There was a branch of Auto-Ordnance during WWII that made milling tools and jigs, including a vise-type milling fixture. I don't think that's what you have, though. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) Didn't TCA August 1999 have a page and photos of a vise fitting this description?(I don't have the article; only a reference to it) Edited October 16, 2011 by mnshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 mnshooter, That edition is online at the following link: http://www.nfatoys.com/tsmg/tcn/default.htm That was a letter that was sent in by a member, and the real purpose for the vise was not known at the time. The pictures from the newsletter are kind of fuzzy. I know I have a picture of the one from eBay, but I think it's on another computer. Let me see if I can find it. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 ThanksIt seems that after twelve years with no more information surfacing, it's use will remain buried with it's users,much like damascus shotgun barrel construction. It really is all about the history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obotls Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 hello!..thanks for the replies to my question..I looked at that article and photos and my vice seems to be like it....so, if not for the machine gun then what for ?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 hello!..thanks for the replies to my question..I looked at that article and photos and my vice seems to be like it....so, if not for the machine gun then what for ?.... I was told it was some kind of tire installation tool. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William A. Bell Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 Here is the one that I have. Thanks! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjong-ni Posted August 28 Report Share Posted August 28 https://www.ebay.com/itm/126191848197 One for sale. HE doesn't know what it does either.... Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68coupe Posted August 28 Report Share Posted August 28 I find myself with nothing but free time these days. I'll do some research tomorrow. It's a little late to be going down some rabbit hole tonight. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Posted August 28 Report Share Posted August 28 I found "Leg Vises" as the reference for the Patent, no other details found yet. Certainly not for a Thompson submachine gun when the patents were late 1800's. http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=12322&tab=7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryboy77 Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Yes this is an old Tire mount dismount that small garages use to have.Seen a couple here in kansas but yours looks in the best shape .Not for your thompson unless your trying to hide it in your spare tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP Sarge Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 Thompson is no doubt the manufacturer's name of who created the device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlin888 Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 I’m not an expert, but from what you’re describing it sounds like one of those old shop vices that sometimes get confused with firearm tools. The “Thompson Vice” name shows up now and then, but most collectors say it was more of a general-purpose machinist’s vice, not something made specifically for the Thompson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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