Stampcollector Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Thought I'd post this because I had never seen this copy before. Its cool it has Cutts rolled into it. Got it from A.A.S. web sight out of France here's the link https://aassniper98.com/en/thomson-1928-m1/5790-axe-d-assemblage-pm-thompson-.html Phil had posted this sight on another Thead so that's how I came across it! wanted to show what the comp looked like in hand, looks good and comes with the cross pin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjong-ni Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Looks pretty nice, Stampcollector. "AAS" also sells on Ebay under this seller name: (miminana83). I've requested items that I was unsure would ship from France. They they hosted my requested item for sale on Ebay the next week. I won the item and paid through Ppal. Shows up in the mailbox...No import worries. They show some "original" Kerr slings too. Real? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob241 Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Does this Comp have the correct threads, and will it screw on a correct 1928 or a Green Mountain barrel? Thanks, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted June 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Yes, threads are the same as all Cutts comp. Fitting 28 barrels from WW2 and new made barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 This compensator looks to be very similar or identical to one of the Auto-Ordnance West Hurley compensators. There were two variations of the West Hurley compensator; the differences are slight but highlighted in my latest book. Numrich Arms continued to make and sell unmarked compensators after the sale of the Thompson gun to Kahr Arms. Of course, the Thompson trademark logo was not roll marked on those compensators after the sale. This compensators looks like one someone has marked with the Cutts logo. I believe Doug Richardson obtained the rights to the Cutts trademark years ago. I don't the current status of that trademark. It is very possible Doug's estate now owns these rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Thanks TD. I had never seen this "Cutts" roll marked comp version before. I wish it had all the Cutts patent info also, but just Cutts on it! Still cool to see these are being made for the Thompson community for replacement or display use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 So this is new/current manufacture? I am asking because while it’s in great shape the bluing is worn at the muzzle which you would not expect if it was new… Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMGguy Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 "Wear" at the muzzle of the repro comp pictured looks more like a bluing job that's not particularly well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted June 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 Bob, and TSMGguy, I'm posting more photos of the Comp and wanted to say the bluing is odd color and thin. It is a new part just not a good bluing job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 What jumps out at me is the compensator has been pinned. Would that not indicate this compensator has been on a Thompson barrel at some point in time? Other than the missing Thompson bullet trademark logo, it looks exactly like one of the reproduction compensators manufactured for or by the Numrich Arms Corporation and installed on the West Hurley 1928 Thompson guns. This same unpinned reproduction actuator without any markings was sold by Numrich Arms after the sale of the Thompson gun to Kahr Arms. I believe someone has just added the Cutts logo to one of the Numrich Arms reproduction compensators. But I am open for all comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 Maybe the guy figures it makes the comp “better” and easier to sell. I have drllled and pinned a lot of comps and if the comp is new and not yet drilled for the pin, you can’t drill it because the drill skids off the round surface of the comp. You first have to machine a 9/64” flat for the drill which requires setup in a milling machine, if the hole is already there you don’t need a milling machine. Put some thread locker on the comp, screw on and position so sight is top-dead-center, let dry, then you hold in a padded vise and drill thru with a hand drill. So between the pre-drilled hole and getting the pin ($5-$10?) AND the sight (right now not available anywhere that I know of) it really does add value. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted June 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 TD. I think you may be correct unmarked and then roll marked Cutts. When looking at the pictures to compare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Fliegenheimer Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 anjong-ni post in the 2022 thread below shows this Cutts in the A.A.S. link provided. It is still active. "Flash hider Thompson 1928 Cutts 125,00 euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Fliegenheimer Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 Not sure if this novel attempt at a Cutts Compensator has been feature on the board before. Sold for $60 at auction back in September, 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 Great pictures Arthur. Thanks for sharing. The bore diameter, best I can tell, does not appear large enough for the .45 ACP caliber. All comments welcome. Interesting how it pins on the bottom of the compensator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjong-ni Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 Obviously different, but... "Volunteer" sub-gun was also pinned at the bottom. Must have been easier/cheaper. Some were 9mm... Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampcollector Posted June 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Arthur, thanks for posting this info didn't see that on the search results I did! And "anjjong-ni" cool info on the "Volunteer" Great stuff! Stampcollector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 I ordered and received 2 of these comp-sight-pin assemblies. Probably got them in about two weeks. Mine have the purple finish, but overall, I am happy with them. They are what they are - repro comps. But you get the comp, the sight , and the pin. They are AOK for dummy/display guns, post samples, etc. where an original part is a luxury but not a necessity. The Cutts logo is an interesting touch, but is quite different from the original Cutts logo. I had been using NAC comps and Kahr sights, but Kahr has not had front sights for months. So if a repro comp will work for you, these are OK. Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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