Tom E Gun Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) I recently purchased a selection of original WWII Thompson accessories from a fellow Canadian collector. I purchased 2 Kerr slings, a '43 Boyt magazine case, several military manuals, and a variety of cleaning gear, etc.I intend to use these items as props for a series of photos that I will post here (eventually). One of the items I purchased is an M1A1 oiler. I tried putting it in the buttstock storage compartment of my M1A1 and it fit perfectly, but when I tried to insert it into the M1 compartment it did not fit. After poking around with a flashlight and cleaning rod I found a cylindrical felt pad with a hole in the centre was the culprit. Once the pad was removed the oiler fit perfectly. I noticed that the pad fits over the end of my 1928 oiler and now I am wondering...is the pad just to stop the 1928 oiler from rattling around in the storage compartment, or does it serve another purpose (cleaning/oiling/etc)? You can see the pad next to the 1928 oiler in this photo:http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/M1%20TSMG/IMG_6856_zpshsgwr6kz.jpg Please feel free to post your own photos or comments regarding WWII accessories here as well.CheersTEG Edited January 30, 2016 by Tom E Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjong-ni Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 http://www.ima-usa.com/thompson-smg-butt-well-cushion.html The expensive little felt oil-can anti-rattle pad. Only works with original spout-type oil cans. These were mostly removed from the "Russian kit" stocks. But their job was done. They imparted that delicious "WW2 oily smell" to the stock from the leaky oil cans. My whole safe smells like the White engine in a half-track....Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Gun Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks Phil, that is very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgvince Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Very nice accessories! Are you one of the lucky Canadians to have live guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Gun Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Very nice accessories! Are you one of the lucky Canadians to have live guns? Thanks, but no, unfortunately I am not one of the lucky few. All my WWII SMGs are deactivated. However I hope my next trip to the US will include some full-auto range time. CheersTEG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderA Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 In several M1928A1 stocks that I have, the late-type (M1) oilers fit perfectly with the felt donut spacer in place. If the spout-type oilers are used, there's a little extra space in the recess since the spout goes into the donut hole. (That extra space has to be taken up by a couple of cleaning patches, or the oiler will rattle.) From this, and what you wrote about the M1 stocks, I conclude that the recess in M1928A1 stocks is deeper than the one in M1 stocks. The difference equals the depth of the felt donut pad. Regarding the usage of the felt donut spacer, it should be used in all M1928A1 stocks regardless of the oiler to be used. On M1 stocks, it should be used only with the spout-type oiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Gun Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Great info, thanks Alexander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Gun Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Here is my attempt at some WWII Thompson & Accessory tabletop dioramas:http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/M1%20TSMG/IMG_6858_zpsxbw3gahd.jpghttp://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/M1%20TSMG/IMG_6859_zpstiuahokh.jpghttp://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/M1%20TSMG/IMG_6861_zpswapu72lc.jpghttp://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/M1%20TSMG/IMG_6864_zpsunmxjfkr.jpghttp://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/M1%20TSMG/IMG_6866_zpsuqqfzpu5.jpghttp://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/M1%20TSMG/IMG_6868_zpso8l8vvsk.jpghttp://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/M1%20TSMG/IMG_6869_zps7rixdkno.jpghttp://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/M1%20TSMG/IMG_6871_zpsjgybtkss.jpghttp://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/M1%20TSMG/IMG_6872_zpsdqqmfkuf.jpg Click on each picture for a full size image. I would appreciate tips on lighting, composition, etc from anyone with experience in this sort of photography, and please post your own pics of WWII Thompsons and accessories, etc.CheersTEG Edited January 30, 2016 by Tom E Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgvince Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'm no photographer, so I have no tips. But I will say the photos look great. Very good displays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMEDiva Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Wow! Awesome photos of your collection. Thank-you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Gun Posted February 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 This 1928A1showed up in the mail yesterday: http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/1928A1/IMG_6874_zpsakvmndo6.jpg http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/1928A1/IMG_6894_zps7v1vmxlo.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMEDiva Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Sweet 1928A1. Did you by chance, get it from Collector's Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Gun Posted February 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Sweet 1928A1. Did you by chance, get it from Collector's Source?Thanks EME !No this one was purchased from a fellow CGN and MGB member. I have been looking for a 1928A1 for a long time. The only "affordable" 1928's I have seen on CS lately have had the magazine welded in place and I refuse to own one of those. This one has a movable bolt which is an upgrade from my M1 and M1A1 that are both welded.CheersTEG http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/1928A1/IMG_6886_zpsoh0bkk1h.jpg http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/MarxF350/Firearms/1928A1/IMG_6878_zpsvwpslu2f.jpg Edited February 7, 2016 by Tom E Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swat12 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Greetings to all. I am very interested in this topic, but I do not see any photos. Why? Shouts Forum participants warmed up my interest. But all attempts to open the photo were unsuccessful. My modest collection of ... Edited February 21, 2016 by swat12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Really like your photos, good eye for things- OCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Gun Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 OCM: Thanks swat12: Thanks for posting your picture - as to why mine are not showing up for you, I'm not sure... are you using a phone to access the site by any chance? I believe that some devices have issues with photos. My photos are hosted on PhotoBucket, have you had issues with PhotoBucket before? CheersTEG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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