blueline541 Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I bought the '28 Bridgeport my friend had for sale that was discussed here a short while back. As was mentioned in the thread the lyman flip up sights were installed with incorrect rivets which have left the sight a little loose. I obviously want to correct this problem. A table at Knob Creek had Thompson parts including what were alleged to be correct lyman sight rivets. I know nothing about authentic rivets but they were dirt cheap so I bought some hoping the seller was correct. These rivets are aluminum. Did I waste some pocket change or did I get genuine replacement rivets for my gun? If these are the wrong ones where can I buy the correct ones? I also came across a spectacular '28A1 parts kit from Russia for $600.00. No pitting anywhere and the internals looked brand new. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Thompson rivets were never aluminum. They are mild steel. If you want, send me a SASE with two first class stamps on it and $5 and I'll send you 5 correct steel rivets. (One for practice). Riveting is not easy without the correct equipment. The rivet comes up thru the bottom of the receiver and the head of the rivet is flared into the recess on the sight base. By far the best way to do this is to rig up an anvil for the underside and use a hydraulic press to be able to apply enough pressure to flare the head. You can do it with a hammer if you are careful, but I do not recommend. Bob/Philly O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMerc Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 blueline541, How did you make out on your drum quest, did you find what you were looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueline541 Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I found a couple of new AO drums around $250, a new Crosby for $350, and a handful of pitted and dented Bridgeports for $550/650. And several patented Colts for $1700 and up. A dealer stated all the "good" Bridgeports sold early Friday. I don't know about the quality of new drums so I came home empty handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3BigDaddy Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 QUOTE (reconbob @ Apr 16 2007, 07:01 AM) Thompson rivets were never aluminum. They are mild steel. If you want, send me a SASE with two first class stamps on it and $5 and I'll send you 5 correct steel rivets. (One for practice). Riveting is not easy without the correct equipment. The rivet comes up thru the bottom of the receiver and the head of the rivet is flared into the recess on the sight base. By far the best way to do this is to rig up an anvil for the underside and use a hydraulic press to be able to apply enough pressure to flare the head. You can do it with a hammer if you are careful, but I do not recommend. Bob/Philly O Uh, is that offer for all of us... http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/ph34r.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Sure BigDaddy - just make sure you send the SASE so I don't have to fuss with paper work. I press the rivets into a piece of cardboard and put the cardboard in the envelope and mail it. Simple, but effective... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hardrede Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Be VERY careful with a hydraulic press!!!! You can bugger up a sight most Rikki-Tik! Reconbob, please post em the process on how to install the rivets with a press. My .02 worth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueline541 Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 QUOTE (reconbob @ Apr 16 2007, 10:01 AM) Thompson rivets were never aluminum. They are mild steel. If you want, send me a SASE with two first class stamps on it and $5 and I'll send you 5 correct steel rivets. (One for practice). Riveting is not easy without the correct equipment. The rivet comes up thru the bottom of the receiver and the head of the rivet is flared into the recess on the sight base. By far the best way to do this is to rig up an anvil for the underside and use a hydraulic press to be able to apply enough pressure to flare the head. You can do it with a hammer if you are careful, but I do not recommend. Bob/Philly O I'll take you up on the rivets offer. Is there any way I can buy two sets for $10? Can you also send a PM with your contact info? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueline541 Posted April 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Bob, May I have a mailing address for you please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3BigDaddy Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 QUOTE (blueline541 @ Apr 17 2007, 12:39 PM) Bob, May I have a mailing address for you please? Thanks I think this is correct.... Philadelphia Ordnance, Inc. 222 Roesch Ave. Oreland, PA 19075 USA P: 215-576-0259 F: 215-576-5727 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueline541 Posted April 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 That clears it up. I saw Philly O next to his name and didn't even pay attention to it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Yes - Phila Ordnance 222 Roesch Ave Oreland, PA 19075 and also yes, if you want 10 rivets for $10 thats ok and I will only need one SASE. Bob/Philly O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3BigDaddy Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 QUOTE (reconbob @ Apr 18 2007, 07:11 AM) Yes - Phila Ordnance 222 Roesch Ave Oreland, PA 19075 and also yes, if you want 10 rivets for $10 thats ok and I will only need one SASE. Bob/Philly O Best time to call and get "you"? EDT of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcurly130x Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Hi Guys I have a Phil Ord. Recevier I'm Building, do I need longer rivets for the M1 or are they all the same Length? Yes - Phila Ordnance 222 Roesch Ave Oreland, PA 19075 and also yes, if you want 10 rivets for $10 thats ok and I will only need one SASE. Bob/Philly O Best time to call and get "you"? EDT of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconbob Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Rivets are the same for both. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike in pa Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Is the address still the same for the rivets? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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