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Post by detasman on May 10, 2009 13:08:52 GMT -5
I just bought a used M1928. The base gun is a Tokyo Murai Thompson. The conversion receiver and barrel are Mosquito Molds. The wood parts are CAW. I received the gun yesterday. The exterior was in fairly poor condition. The painted metal parts were dirty and worn. The wood parts were scratched and pitted from bb hits. It is missing one butt stock bolt and the fake stock release button on the back of the receiver. Internally, its all top notch, upgraded stuff. No complaints here except for the deans connector which I need to replace and the fuse was cut out. I dismantled the gun as soon as I got it. I sanded and restained the wood. I cleaned and repainted everything else, including the plastic lower receiver. I hope this holds up. I still need to source a butt stock bolt (shorter front bolt) fabricate a fake stock release button and get a mini Tamaya plug. Anyone have a spare stock bolt? Here are some pics of the completed gun.
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Post by Sgt_Tom on May 10, 2009 14:53:37 GMT -5
Ah your lucky. ;D Nice Thompson. I have always admired the 1928. Hopefully a realistic Chinese model will come out at some point. Still they wouldn't be as nice as this one.
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Post by mischief on May 10, 2009 15:33:26 GMT -5
Looks great! Does anyone still make the kit?
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Post by Gordak on May 10, 2009 16:06:52 GMT -5
Nice!, Ive had mine since 2001 or so. Even when China finally makes them, I do not think they will be as nice. Ps. you dont need the stock release button, Im prestty sure the m1928a1 did not have it.
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Post by detasman on May 10, 2009 18:34:47 GMT -5
Well, right now there's a hole in the back of the receiver where that fake button should be. I'll simply fabricate one. It will simply be a short piece of metal rod glued into the hole.
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Post by kalbs on May 10, 2009 20:27:35 GMT -5
I have the same conversion kit and it is excellent, I wish they still made it. It improves the weak point on the outer barrel and looks awsome.
I prefer using the short mags with the 1928 model as the 30rnd long ones were not issued til later in WW2
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Post by redjoshman on May 10, 2009 20:41:13 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure the m1928a1 did not have it. And you would be wrong. The Stock detach button was not dropped from the design of the Thompson SMG until the M1 Thompson. I prefer using the short mags with the 1928 model as the 30rnd long ones were not issued till later in WW2 Though true to a certain extent, it actually depends on the unit. With the development of the M1 Thompson came the development and issuance the of the 30rd Thompson Mag. You see the 82nd Jumping with them into Sicily, so, as with many things, it depends on the unit. Remember to research specifics and not spew generalities. -Josh
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Post by mischief on May 10, 2009 21:46:20 GMT -5
So how do you attach a sling to it? Or did they not issue the 28's with slings?
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Post by deacon on May 10, 2009 22:25:41 GMT -5
One would put a front sling vertically on the fore-grip, on either side.
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Post by kalbs on May 10, 2009 22:42:26 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure the m1928a1 did not have it. And you would be wrong. The Stock detach button was not dropped from the design of the Thompson SMG until the M1 Thompson. I prefer using the short mags with the 1928 model as the 30rnd long ones were not issued till later in WW2 Though true to a certain extent, it actually depends on the unit. With the development of the M1 Thompson came the development and issuance the of the 30rd Thompson Mag. You see the 82nd Jumping with them into Sicily, so, as with many things, it depends on the unit. Remember to research specifics and not spew generalities. -Josh Sure thing mr. expert, I'll stop spewing
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Post by detasman on May 11, 2009 6:34:48 GMT -5
Well, I'll be putting a drum mag on it. I ordered one of the Cybergun metal mags designed for their Thompson M1A1. I hope it doesn't hang down too much on the M1928. Otherwise, I'll have do do some modifications.
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Post by savage94 on May 11, 2009 19:30:54 GMT -5
does any one know how to make a finned barrel cover or something to match the 1928 version?
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Post by click on May 12, 2009 10:13:00 GMT -5
Though true to a certain extent, it actually depends on the unit. With the development of the M1 Thompson came the development and issuance the of the 30rd Thompson Mag. You see the 82nd Jumping with them into Sicily, so, as with many things, it depends on the unit. Remember to research specifics and not spew generalities. Post pics to back up your claims and respect other forum members. You arent making yourself very popular. Click
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Post by savage94 on May 12, 2009 17:51:36 GMT -5
Some one please help me ! im trying to remove the outer barrel on my m1a1 because i plan to make a finned barrel like the 1928 one, but when i try to remove it it willnot come out and i dont want to break it! i removed all the screws and all the tutorials on how to remove it say that it should come out easily !!! but it doesnt.
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Post by detasman on May 12, 2009 19:13:08 GMT -5
Have you removed the set screw on the top of the barrel? If you've removed the two screws on the bottom and the set screw on top, it should slip off. If not, its stuck (obviously). You might try a penetrating fluid and some force.
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Post by savage94 on May 12, 2009 19:33:07 GMT -5
yeah im not sure if i really should remove it. do you have any ideas on what to do for my barrel? i have access to a lathe so i was planing on taking a piece of pvc with a thick wall and just cutting the slots in it and shaping it to fit over the existing barrel .
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Post by sarge12 on May 13, 2009 22:16:26 GMT -5
In the pacific front in WWII some marines would have a standard m1928a1 thompson with the standard forearm and have a drum magazine it is on the movie GUNG HO
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Post by Sgt_Tom on May 14, 2009 7:02:06 GMT -5
sarge12, I wouldn't count on movies for information.
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Post by savage94 on May 18, 2009 15:57:20 GMT -5
oh boy ! guys i think you might want to see my master piece. i decided that i was going to make my m1a1 to look like the m1928. i didnt get the mosquito molds or any thing like that, i made the vertical grip myself out of some pine and im going to soon get the drum mag.the first pic looks really crappy but its just the way i took it.
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Post by Meisterschutze on May 23, 2009 1:26:46 GMT -5
Nice Job!
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Post by mischief on May 23, 2009 10:30:00 GMT -5
Almost looks like a1919 if it weren't for the bolt being in the wrong place and the cutts comp. But still for doing it by hand great job.
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Post by torkavich on May 24, 2009 21:43:39 GMT -5
what fps do you guys play with just wondering?q
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Post by deacon on May 31, 2009 23:38:45 GMT -5
And you would be wrong. The Stock detach button was not dropped from the design of the Thompson SMG until the M1 Thompson. Though true to a certain extent, it actually depends on the unit. With the development of the M1 Thompson came the development and issuance the of the 30rd Thompson Mag. You see the 82nd Jumping with them into Sicily, so, as with many things, it depends on the unit. Remember to research specifics and not spew generalities. -Josh Sure thing mr. expert, I'll stop spewing Hahaha!
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