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Who made new manufacture trigger frames with the one line FULL AUTO marking?  The recent discussions about new manufacture trigger frames have the two line  FULL AUTO marking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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    This is not an original G.I. frame. As noted the engraving does not look right, but the big

"giveaway" is that the gap in the tang that engages the grip for the grip screw looks to be

about 1/2" wide whereas on original frames it is about 1/4".

     Also missing are the machining marks left by the cutters that are used to machine the

frame. Original frames have swirl marks on the sides, and also on the top between the rails

that engage the receiver. The photos are not that clear and the lighting is poor, but it looks

like every surface of this frame is completely smooth with a flat sandblasted finish and no

machining marks of any kind.

     OK, we all agree it's not AOC or Savage, but who made this frame? I have never seen

one like it. Making a trigger frame is a lot of work. Did somebody actually take it upon

themselves to make ONE frame? Yet not put them into production?

     Phila Ordnance (me) made M1928A1 trigger frames 40 years ago. They were perfect

in every respect, but are marked with a keystone on the left front of the trigger guard and

so are easily recognized. I only made about 20 of them, which at the time I sold for $195.

A short time later Sarco offered Thompson complete part sets for $195. Nobody is going

to buy a trigger frame for $195 when you can get a complete parts set for $195 and the

project was instantly terminated.

Bob

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3 hours ago, Dpedersen said:

Could it be another “Scotty” made frame? Here is one on GB right now with no markings.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1098774567

Has any board member bought one of these "Scotty" frames? I mean, besides not being authentic, is there anything wrong with them? I haven't followed any to know if they are actually selling, or what the fault with them are. I'm NOT looking to buy, but I AM curious.

V/R, Karl, 68coupe

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3 hours ago, reconbob said:

they are obvious fakes/counterfeit

Bob, I see these on GB sometimes and they are advertised as NOS. I don't think people making new parts is bad at all. It saves our originals in shooters. But, to try to rip people off with fakes is a bad business practice. I have worked with you on some Richardson items and you are above and beyong,... scrupulously honest. The difference between to manufacturer-sellers

Chappy

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