Roland, Headless Thompson Gunner Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 I was glad to read this report. I was afraid there would be gangbangers roaming the streets with vintage Garands or even worse, dewatted TSMGs. Think most of you will find this interesting. http://www.nola.com/newslogs/tporleans/ind..._15.html#079866 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 Very interesting story, I was wondering about the outcome. I believe all the firearms are non-functioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 I spoke with the curator when he arrived in Houston and he said that the guns on display are non functional and all the live 'artifacts' are in a locked safe in a locked vault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 I have actually visited the D day museum in New Orleans last year. Firstly, I have to say that it is a first class museum and I was very impressed, The ground floor is basically the entrance with a display of tanks and landing craft and trucks together with WW2 aircraft suspended from the ceiling which is very high., plus a store where I purchased a great Thompson WW2 poster. Every thing of real value is up stairs so I doubt that much would be damaged. The guns were behind glass and were deativated, I do not think you all have too much to worry about but I do hope it can be restored to full working order as it is a great reminder to the sacrifice made by our fathers and grand fathers. Kind wishes and I will see you at the SAR show in december. Regards M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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