timkel Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 In the early literature Thompsons were shown that they could be mounted in aircraft and on motorcycle sidecars. Here the C drums would be very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Ploughboy Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 I'm not intending to get one of these new production units, regardless of function or cost. For me it would just be a $380 paperweight as I would never use it, and my life already has too much clutter. I do hope that they work well for all who buy them. MHO, YMMV, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R67 Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 A guy shoved a BAR out of a C47 aircraft window and shot down a Japanese plane once... But .45 in the air would be laughable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowman Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 100 round drums would be horrible to have in combat. 50 round drums were quickly found to be undesirable by front-line troops. In keeping with this, I've read that the British returned most/all of the drums that they weresent for their Thompsons... and the U.S. military, of course, thought so lowly of drums that they completelyremoved the ability of the M1/M1A1 Thompson to even use them. One of the popular referencebooks reports that almost 250K drums were ordered destroyed by the U.S. military in 1944 (i.e.,obsolete/useless for military purposes; not even worth the trouble/cost of storage). Similarly-- most are probably familiar with the Russian PPPSh-41 subgun, famous for (among other things)its 71-rd drum; however, it also lost the ability to use drums when it was 'updated' into thePPS-43 (which uses a 35-rd box magazine only). Just interesting that most militaries abandoned drums long ago, at least, for most purposes.(still waiting on some range reports before I purchase one of these new 'C' drums) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Well, got up this early morning and went to range to test the new "C" Drum and it was great fun! Shot two full drums and and it was flawless. For me I really don't care about the history of them, I just wanted the option to have a 100rd drum with my WH Thompson that functioned, first drum I did shoot it in two segments. Second drum about five or six segments. And both ran perfect Don't get me wrong, I love Military guns and their history. I have many of them, WW1, WW2. On my retirement budget I feel lucky to have what I have! Thought I would not get to test it till Sunday or Monday but went to range and got back before 10:30am so I could get back for family Easter stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) thanks for the report.....since they have a good return policy i dont see how you can go wrong buying one of these.......glad to hear yours works... did it greatly reduce muzzle rise? (i would think 5lbs of ammo would) Edited April 15, 2017 by huggytree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Oh man, it's heavy! lol And I don't see me taking it too the range every trip with the Thompson. It's just cool to have the option now.As far as a Colt owner or WW2 Thompson AO or Savage owner's that have "C" drums for their guns, no I can't see them having to have one of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 huggytree, Oh! And about the muzzle rise, none! just pushes back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Great to hear it works. Glad I saw it on their web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJX Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 In the early literature Thompsons were shown that they could be mounted in aircraft and on motorcycle sidecars. Here the C drums would be very useful.I am glad they work, but have been trying to talk myself out of buying one. I would need a pedestal, then a sidecar, and oh wait, I sold my motorcycle a couple of years ago.This new drum could end up being one expensive accessory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hntrdarren Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 I ordered one today, hopefully it will work good. Anxiously awaiting a 100 round drum dump in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 I ordered one yesterday, why? Because! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcar Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 For me it would just be a $380 paperweight as I would never use it, and my life already has too much clutter. A C-Drum dump without stopping brings big smiles and giggles from all, you are missing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just wanted to say "thank you Dan Block" for posting about the Numrich "C" Drum that was for sale. Also the (stock set) he made for my 1928 WH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1921A Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 The Numrich C drum arrived this morning. The fit and finish is good. The drum fits the gun perfectly. The cover fits the pan correctly and the key fits and locks like an original. The rotor is well formed , especially the tips - the rotors in the West Hurley Cs were crap by comparison. This one winds and spins without dragging or scraping. If it "unwinds" as good on the range - we have a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toaster Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Does anyone know more about the company and why they decided to make the drums? Anything else coming from them? Or to be expected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirtyround Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Gents, Were the drums properly greased prior to your purchase? By any chance was this determined - did they need a good greasing? Saved round - I've searched the pinned info on canvas and reproduction canvas items, does anyone know of a reputable source for quality reproduction drum pouches? Thanks In Advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toaster Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) ...why can't you just grease it yourself..Or spray it with lube..? Look inside when you open it. Or do you need the NOS grease from 1928?=P And a Pouch... Can't think of a circumstance where I'd want to carry more than one, off my gun, dangling in a pouch. Cant imagine they're popular for much except storage...And you crazed collectors. Still interested who tipped off the manufacture to go ahead with this... Edited April 18, 2017 by Toaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 i thought about a pouch also....but i think shooting it will be so rare ill just keep it in its original box.... i have authentic WW2 pouches for my other 2 WW2 drums....but this one will probably command more $$ in 20 years in its original box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Numrich will be at the NRA Convention next week; hope they will have some drums to examine.I'd like to send one to Merle for his inspection; he might also be interested to know the rotors are being sold separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hammer Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Gents, Were the drums properly greased prior to your purchase? By any chance was this determined - did they need a good greasing? Saved round - I've searched the pinned info on canvas and reproduction canvas items, does anyone know of a reputable source for quality reproduction drum pouches? Thanks In Advance Try this link for a repro C Drum pouch. Looks like the same kind I picked up years ago. Works fine for carrying around. https://www.auto-ordnance.com/magazine-pouches-and-slings/thompson-thompson-100-round-drum-magazine-pouch.asp Mike Hammer P.S. Looks like they may be out of stock, Oh well Edited April 18, 2017 by Mike Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1921A Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Original drums were greased, most likely during assembly. The Taiwanese L and their new C drums are not greased from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 I shared the news with Merle and he has one coming too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Well, shot the new "C" drum again this evening. And my results were different on the second outing, I was wanting to do a mag dump because the first time with it I didn't do a mag dump. Just wanted to say I had done one. Did not have good results, I loaded it up, pulled the trigger and it stopped firing with the bolt forward after about 15 to 20 rounds. I locked the bolt back and it had not chambered a round. Pulled the trigger again it went about 15 more rounds and did the same thing. Then just started pulling the trigger in short runs till it was empty. The second try did about the same thing. I am baffled since the first outing went perfect? But had not done a mag dump yet!! So hope others have better luck.Used Blazer Brass today, and used Independence the first outing.Tired, going to bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Well, shot the new "C" drum again this evening. And my results were different on the second outing, I was wanting to do a mag dump because the first time with it I didn't do a mag dump. Just wanted to say I had done one. Did not have good results, I loaded it up, pulled the trigger and it stopped firing with the bolt forward after about 15 to 20 rounds. I locked the bolt back and it had not chambered a round. Pulled the trigger again it went about 15 more rounds and did the same thing. Then just started pulling the trigger in short runs till it was empty. The second try did about the same thing. I am baffled since the first outing went perfect? But had not done a mag dump yet!! So hope others have better luck.Used Blazer Brass today, and used Independence the first outing.Tired, going to bed You may just have needed a few more clicks on the winder. Also grease the mainspring, if you haven't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now