blhar15 Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 (edited) I need someone qualifed to remove a Thompson M1A1 barrel from a demilled receiver. Does anyone know who the best and quickest person to do this would be? Thanks Edited September 4, 2005 by blhar15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Crow Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Depending on your location, Damon is in NY, and PK in CO. I would think that most smiths could remove it for you. The tricky part is reinstalling it, maintaining proper headspace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowfinger Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Blhar15, if all else fails and it's still tough, put it in a well ventilated area and soak it in gasoline with a little trans oil will seep in there and loosen it. I work as a mech. and thats what we do with tight stuborn stuff that we don't want to destroy in the process. Oh leave it soaking overnight....Slowfinger http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK. Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 IF you have the right tools they spin right off. Without the right tools it’s a bitch and the risk of damage is real. I agree with hardrede that solvents are not enough, and that the procedure he describes will work. But you will loose your paperweight, expose the parts you desire to save to possible damage and expend some effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyGunner Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 I agree with PK...have the right tools and they come right off. Not worth the risk to monkey with it. The time you have invested plus the risk of damaging good parts just isn't worth it. Damon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron A Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Unless you have a lot of time - send to Pk or someone to remove - If you are going to put on a real gun you will have to send it out anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Iannamico Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Place the barrel in vice...with padded jaws! Use a muffler tool with a blunt end on the receiver remenant, the striking force usually will spin the receiver right off. You may need to heat it (reciever)with a torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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