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Orion, Congratulations on selling the Oak Park Police gun, number 1 of 2. It is a nice package and please let the new owner know that if they need any further information , I may have some additional photos I can send. I enjoyed seeing the gun at the American Thompson Association shoots the past couple of years. It was nice meeting you and your wife. Best regards, GiJive

FUD, It is an original magazine, but refinished. Not worth $500.00, if that is what you paid for it. AI doesn’t know everything, there is no weld line on original Thompson magazines. GI Jive

John Dillinger, It shouldn't be too much longer, John. The Tracking says that the package left Detroit, MI on March 9, 2026, heading your way. It should be in your country already. Let me know when you receive it. GI Jive

Josephpo, Here are the two (2) entries in Gordon Herigstad's ,Two-Volume Set of the The Thompson Submachine Gun. No further information is available. Hope this helps. GIJive

John Dillinger, I just sent your package and also a Private Message. Hope you enjoy it. GiJive

Hi John, I just sent you a private message. Best regards, GI Jive

Floyd99, You have a third model Worcester Pressed Steel, “Standard New York Drum”. You are correct that this drum is after the numbered drums and the Stanley, “No_______”, Un-numbered drums. The drum has the nickel colored rotor and looks to be in good shape. I would estimate the value anywhere from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00. You might get more than $2,000.00. Estimates are subjective. These drums were made in the 1928-1929 era up until 1931 or 1932. The next Worcester drums had similar markings but had blued rotors. GiJive

John Dillinger, I have seen you post this original photograph before, with the statement that the guns are original, or so the story goes. Don’t worry, the guns are the original Thompson Submachine Guns used in the massacre. I have Calvin Goddard’s original report detailing the identification of the two guns. If you want to send me a Private Message with your address, I will send a copy to you. GI Jive

Tracie, Thanks for posting this. Phil was a good guy and I remember him fondly. Chuck

Motorcar, The photo at 4.55 is a still from the Johnny Depp movie, "Public Enemies". It is a WWII 1928 Model (check the non-pointed front sight) with the butt stock removed. There are other stills from the movie that show that the gun is a 1928 Model, the markings on the receiver give it away.

Planejack, There are several original Kerr M3 slings on Ebay right now. Just put in the search box "Original Kerr Sling" Hope you find one that you like.

Yes, That is the year that the Type 2 compensator was introduced, I believe that is the date of the picture.

Stampcollector, That is the typical WWII Strap with the D type end piece. The strap being wider in the middle is also typical WWII production. Can you send me a private email on the MachinegunBoards.com message system. I have something I would like to ask you?

Stampcollector, The BOYLE pouches would have had the usual D-shaped clip at the end of their shoulder straps. This would have been typical for WWII production. The pouch you saw may have had an earlier type shoulder strap, as on the 1930's production pouches. It was probably a replacement strap. If you have a picture of it, send it along.