THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN / U.S. MARINE CORPS SERVICE KIT

[Centrifugal Arms]

Ran across this on GB, screams fake to me but was curious if this style of spare parts container actually existed?  I'm familiar with the Colt era spare parts container but I've never seen one like this.

Seller's description below:

THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN / U.S. MARINE CORPS SERVICE KIT, THIS IS A SPARE PARTS KIT THAT WAS ISSUSED TO THE U.S. MARINE CORPS AND THE U.S. NAVY DURING WW2 IT WAS EVERYTHING THAT WAS NEEDED IF THERE GUN WENT DOWN, THE BOX IS MARKED THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN WITH U.S. MARINE CORPS SERVICE KIT ON THE LID AND ON THE BACKSIDE THE MANUFACTURES MAKING IS WORCESTER PRESSED STEEL CO. WORCESTER, MASS. USA, THE KIT HAS EVERYTHING TO SERVICE A 1928 OR M1 THOMPSON IN THE FIELD, IM NOT SELLING AS A ORIGINAL BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE IN PERSON I KNOW AN ORIGINAL ONE SELLS BETWEEN $10,000.00 TO $15,000.00 COMPLETE AND REPRODUCTIONS COMPLETE HAVE SOLD FOR OVER $6000.00, THIS WOULD GO GREAT WITH ANYONES THOMPSON BEING DISPLAYED.

Edited October 24, 2024 by Centrifugal Arms

[Got Uzi]

Not a real "Marine Service Kit" but more like something someone put together.  The original ones, were standard Colt spare parts kits, but with a few extra parts added...I know this as I had one, and it is pictured in TD's book, tho I sold it to the person who is listed in the book.  Another educated idiot fishing for a sucker on that one.

[Rekraps]

36 minutes ago, Got Uzi said:

Not a real "Marine Service Kit" but more like something someone put together.  The original ones, were standard Colt spare parts kits, but with a few extra parts added...I know this as I had one, and it is pictured in TD's book, tho I sold it to the person who is listed in the book.  Another educated idiot fishing for a sucker on that one.

thanks for possibly saving me $$$. appreciate it.

[Centrifugal Arms]

2 hours ago, Got Uzi said:

Not a real "Marine Service Kit" but more like something someone put together.  The original ones, were standard Colt spare parts kits, but with a few extra parts added...I know this as I had one, and it is pictured in TD's book, tho I sold it to the person who is listed in the book.  Another educated idiot fishing for a sucker on that one.

 

That makes sense, and I assume they were never engraved nor made by WPS?  Thank you for the response.

[Motorcar]

Looks laser engraved, notice the old wear isn't on top of the engraving but under it...appears that way from the pics anyway.

[dalbert]

Fake.

[Rekraps]

2 hours ago, dalbert said:

Fake.

You guys are great. I can understand fake boobs, but a Thompson parts kit? Hell no!

[inertord]

Seller has all kinds of rare TSMG Items! 

“THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN U.S. PROPERTY MARKED 3"X4" STAINLESS STEEL DATA PLATE TAKEN OFF A DECOMISSIONED MILITARY / LAW ENFORCEMENT / GOVERNMENT AGANCY THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN HARD STORAGE / CARRY CASE LIKE NEW.”

[TD.]

This is a great example of needing to learn the product in a very expensive market before spending your hard-earned money. The learning curve can be shortened by being a member on this forum, buying the right books geared towards your particular interest in the Thompson world, and joining and attending a Thompson Assocation Show & Shoot. Years ago, these options were not readily available when the fake canvas and metal spare part kits were introduced in the marketplace by a faker from Pennsylvania. This is but another fake piece of merchandise looking for someone that does not understand the product. Hopefully, there is no buyer for either item. 

Send David a little money for the enjoyment you receive on this website, buy a book and attend a Thompson Show & Shoot to make invaluable contacts for the future. There are deals to be found, but only if you know the product. The above examples are simply garbage at the prices offered. Ten bucks apiece and I am in

[Frank I.]

That engraving looks very suspect.

IMHO  FAKE!!

[ron_brock]

Looks to be the same font used on both items too.  I bet we see more rare engraved items with the same font 

[Rekraps]

I'd say, not knowing of course, that it looks spanking brand new off the engraver! Time capsule eh?

[TheMexican]

On 10/24/2024 at 2:01 PM, Motorcar said:

Looks laser engraved, notice the old wear isn't on top of the engraving but under it...appears that way from the pics anyway.

100% the engraved portion is obviously "new" . Did y'all notice in his AD he states hes not selling it as an original because hes never seen one in real life to be able to verify. Well, I guess he still hasn't so there's always that. Man I hope no one takes the bait on this.

[mbc230]

I saw those as well on GB and knew they were FAKE, but everyone confirmed my suspicions. Great Place this wonderful forum.

[Rekraps]

And it's still listed, with the description being intentionally vague... implying it's a real one.