steve1973 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi everyone, I've been reading posts here for a little while now and thought it time I contribute.My Thompson came to me in New Zealand from the Ukraine via England.It is unissued and appears unfired.I got it with a 50 rnd drum mag and 2x20 rnd stick mags.I hope the photos are OK.Any info on production year etc most appreciated, books seem quite hard to find here so will have to buy off E-bay I think. Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Wow! That's beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB5082 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Outstanding. Thanks for posting.Probably the most perfect 28 ever posted. Interesting that the wood color appears very similar to the Dan Block stock color discussed in another post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 steve1973,Wecome to the Board. A beautiful very late Savage 1928A1. I assume the frame has a matching serial number. The serial number indicates this Thompson was manufactured very late in the production run. Serial numbers in the 550,000 range is the highest I have seen for a Savage Thompson. I study the early Savage Thompson's so others on the Board may have additional information about the late manufactured ones. Frank Iannamico will cover this gun extensively in his new, American Thunder III. I am sure you will hear about the release of this book on the Board - maybe by the end of the year. Thank you for posting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubguy Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 That's a great find! Beautiful Thompson enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 That is sweet!!! TD- You said "Late Production", yet is does not have the reinforcing screw on the butt stock? This is apparently a lend lease since it came from the Ukraine. Would you explain, please? I have noticed that a lot of the Russian, Thompsons do not have this screw. Was it a cost saving measure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 The Model of 1928 and Model of 1928A1 Thompson guns were not originally equipped with a stock crossbolt as part of the butt stock. This modification came about after production of the 1928 had ceased. The modification had nothing to do with cost savings. It was designed to strengthen the butt stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks, that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06AngusSG Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Fantastic!! You're one lucky dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocoabill Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Is this FA or deactivated? If FA how did it come through England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1973 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks for the comments. This gun is full auto and all numbers match. I believe guns being sold in England need to be deactivated but not those being sold to other countries. Here in New Zealand we can own full auto but can't shoot them. VERY frustrating. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgvince Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 That would be very hard to have and not be able to shoot. At least you can have it. If you don't mind. What kind of money do they sell for? I'm sure not what they go for here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1973 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Hi mgvince, You are right , they don't go for the money you pay over there.I payed NZ$3200. So about US$1600 I think.Actually that should be US$2300. Cheers, Steve Edited May 21, 2015 by steve1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwiifirearms Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 There is a delema, would you rather be able to buy one for $23,000 and be allowed to shoot it, or pay $2300 and not be permitted to shoot it?It would be like marrying a super model and taking a vow of celibacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piep Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) What would the penilty be if you were to shoot it?By the way it's what dreams are made of... Edited May 21, 2015 by Gunner 1928 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1973 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 The penalty for being "caught" would be loss of firearms licence and all weapons.With the amount of farm land we have here I'm sure it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Henley Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I love it. Must be nice to live in New Zealand. I've been looking at visiting in the future. Beautiful area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSU Tiger Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 An uncle of mine was there in WW II with the 2nd Marine Division. He always said he New Zealanders were a good bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 LSU- keep up the complements, maybe Steve will buy us both one and ship it to as machine parts, wink- wink. A couple of New Zealanders came over to buy a motorcycle I had for sale, back in the 80's ( strange, the could buy in the US and ship it home cheaper then buying one there) Really nice people. tHEY COULD NOT GET OVER LOS ANGELES HAVING MORE PEOPLE THEN THEIR COUNTRY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hammer Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Thanks for the comments. This gun is full auto and all numbers match. I believe guns being sold in England need to be deactivated but not those being sold to other countries. Here in New Zealand we can own full auto but can't shoot them. VERY frustrating. SteveThat is kind of like having a playboy bunny as a girlfriend but being unable to have relations with her. Mike Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06AngusSG Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Thanks for the comments. This gun is full auto and all numbers match. I believe guns being sold in England need to be deactivated but not those being sold to other countries. Here in New Zealand we can own full auto but can't shoot them. VERY frustrating. SteveLike..... can't shoot them at all? Nothing? Nowhere?...or... Just have only restricted places you can shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 a basement maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1973 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Thanks for all the kind words, NZ is a beautiful country and probably smaller than a lot of cities in the US. Our largest city is Auckland with just over 1 million and a total population of about 4.5 million. Can't shoot them at all anywhere. But like I said, it does happen. If I took mine to an Army range I think I would get away with it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1973 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Can anyone tell me what year this gun would be? Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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