New weapon to my collection M1A1 new

[KencoArms]

Just bought an Auto Ordnance new manufactured 1928 Thompson 45 acp . It is a SBR here in the US

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Nice, did it come with a violin case?

 

[Dee S]

Odd timing, I was at the range this morning and a man sat down with one of those. He went full auto with a full mag. WOW, everyone stopped what they were doing and watched the show. Brass flying out as fast as they could. Impressive. He pops in another mag, same thing, holds the trigger down, brass spitting out, crazy full auto noise......and then...poof, smoke, malfunction.....I think he said a cuss word or two, not very loudly, then said it looked 'broke' and was going to have to have a gunsmith look at it. He had a squib round, cooked one off....messed something up....so be careful with yours. they truly are a weapon to own if you can get your hands on one.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Stupid Canadian gun laws...

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Stupid Canadian gun laws...

Skinnersblade
And Australian laws mate. Even if we couldn't own one it would be a hoot to go to a licensed range and use one just for the experience.
Cheers mate Bob

 

[cpr0312]

Congrats on the new addition and thanks for sharing!

 

[WebleyGreene455]

Skinnersblade
And Australian laws mate. Even if we couldn't own one it would be a hoot to go to a licensed range and use one just for the experience.
Cheers mate Bob

You gotta wear shorts, though, Bob.

 

[JimP]

A Chicago typewriter,

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

You gotta wear shorts, though, Bob.

Webley Green
Last time I wore shorts mate the police tried to arrest me for no visible support. I wouldn't inflict my bare legs on humanity.
Cheers mate Bob

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

@webbleyGreene455 Where they Australian troops stationed in Tasmania? I believe that is were they stopped the Japanese. Those are some very good pictures, I often wonder the fate of those men when viewing old military photos.

 

[WebleyGreene455]

@webbleyGreene455 Where they Australian troops stationed in Tasmania? I believe that is were they stopped the Japanese. Those are some very good pictures, I often wonder the fate of those men when viewing old military photos.

The top one is from October 1942, Milne Bay, New Guinea. The bottom is from September 1941, Tobruk, Libya.

 

[Shootist43]

The semi automatic version of the Thompson is a conversation starter for sure. Last fall I had the opportunity to fire an original full auto version. That was truly a blast!!

 

[KencoArms]

I am getting a registered full auto conversion for it of course. Thanks guys

 

[sestoppelman]

Stupid Canadian gun laws...

Not just Canada! Not all states are giggle switch legal, mine isn't!!

 

[Red Leg]

@webbleyGreene455 Where they Australian troops stationed in Tasmania? I believe that is were they stopped the Japanese. Those are some very good pictures, I often wonder the fate of those men when viewing old military photos.

Japanese in Tasmania?!? No, that would be rarer than locating a Tasmanian Tiger there. One of Australia’s greatest contributions to the war in the Pacific - and there were many - were the grueling battles along the Kokoda trail in Papua New Guinea. The first picture could be from anywhere along the northern coast of New Guinea. The second photo is clearly North Africa where again ANZACS made a critical contribution to victory.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

Will it fire from an open bolt after that? And will it have a hammer or a fixed firing pin like the original M1A1? If I recall the M1A1 was the only Thompson to use the fixed firing pin.

 

[WebleyGreene455]

Japanese in Tasmania?!? No, that would be rarer than locating a Tasmanian Tiger there. One of Australia’s greatest contributions to the war in the Pacific - and there were many - were the grueling battles along the Kokoda trail in Papua New Guinea. The first picture could be from anywhere along the northern coast of New Guinea. The second photo is clearly North Africa where again ANZACS made a critical contribution to victory.

As I said, the first one is indeed from Milne Bay in New Guinea and the second is Tobruk. And speaking of Tasmanian Tigers, there was something I saw about those today. Publishing the last known film footage of a thylacine in captivity, I think it was.

 

[Red Leg]

The top one is from October 1942, Milne Bay, New Guinea. The bottom is from September 1941, Tobruk, Libya.

Exactly. I posted before seeing your response. Magnificent soldiers in both theaters.

 

[WebleyGreene455]

Exactly. I posted before your response. Magnificent soldiers in both theaters.

Ah gotcha. All good then.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

@webbleyGreene455 Where they Australian troops stationed in Tasmania? I believe that is were they stopped the Japanese. Those are some very good pictures, I often wonder the fate of those men when viewing old military photos.

Skinnersblade
Mate I don't believe any troops have been stationed in Tasmania. It would have been to far from the front. We stopped the Japanese on the Kakoda track in New Guinea mate. You should be able to find out more on the web about the battle.
Cheers mate Bob