Finally! 1st Thompson 1928A1

[Mattg203]

On 7/9/2024 at 4:36 AM, dalbert said:

Look at the top of the receiver nose.  See if there is a small “prick punch,” which will almost certainly indicate a barrel replacement.

Congratulations on acquiring a great piece of history!

David

 

[TSMGguy]

On 7/9/2024 at 2:36 AM, dalbert said:

Look at the top of the receiver nose.  See if there is a small “prick punch,” which will almost certainly indicate a barrel replacement.

Congratulations on acquiring a great piece of history!

David

Punch marks indicate that specific inspections were done on the martial arms of the era. They were still used and seen as late as M14 production. The punches are not a way to tell that a barrel has been replaced.

[pgreen]

I your carbine an M1 or M2?

Edited August 23, 2024 by pgreen

[Mattg203]

Just now, pgreen said:

I your carbine an M1 or M2?

It is an M1. It’s a National Postal Meter with “U” marked receiver which was union switch and signal subcontractor. I think only 60,000 were produced. So somewhat rare. And it’s all marching NPM with the exception of the hand guard and sling swivel, which were war time replacements. 

[pgreen]

Very Nice.  I imagine you get to spend a lot of time talking to people about your collection when you go to the range.  The history on that table is amazing! Your web gear,  the quartermaster knife all of it is just exceptional!

Edited August 23, 2024 by pgreen