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highpower
02-23-2015, 4:19 PM
I was too cold outside to do any yard work so I decided to take a few pictures of my new acquisition.

I thought you might enjoy a some shots of one of the delights that those of us that live in a free state get to enjoy. This Thompson '28-A1 was made by Savage in 1942 and is in original condition.

http://highpower.smugmug.com/Firearms/Savage/1928A1-Thompson/i-kTgvsbm/0/XL/IMG_3697-XL.jpg
http://highpower.smugmug.com/Firearms/Savage/1928A1-Thompson/i-nDx4z2Q/0/XL/IMG_3694-XL.jpg
http://highpower.smugmug.com/Firearms/Savage/1928A1-Thompson/i-cMjJKmW/0/XL/IMG_3699-XL.jpg

pitfighter
02-23-2015, 4:44 PM
Nice Thompson.

Is that quite a late 1928A1? - I imagine they went to M1A1 around that time.
Great looking example.

Pit.

highpower
02-23-2015, 4:52 PM
This particular one was made in June of '42. They switched over to M1 production around October.

G-Man WC
02-23-2015, 4:59 PM
:thumbsup:
Looking good OP/.
-g

Fjold
02-23-2015, 6:33 PM
I'm officially jealous!

rcslotcar
02-23-2015, 6:39 PM
First thing I thought of was the series "COMBAT", very nice.

09cs
02-23-2015, 6:58 PM
super jealous!

Beetle Bailey
02-23-2015, 7:02 PM
So awesome! Congrats :D

Enfield47
02-23-2015, 8:21 PM
I can't wait to live in a free state! The Thompson has such an iconic look that everyone recognizes them. The reproductions are quite heavy, around 11 pounds, how much does yours weigh?

Ugly Hombre
02-23-2015, 8:30 PM
super cool!

81turbota
02-23-2015, 8:33 PM
Sweet Thompson, an American icon indeed. Free state- is it full auto? Enjoy it! :)

Beatone
02-23-2015, 9:09 PM
I want! :cool:

highpower
02-24-2015, 1:35 AM
I can't wait to live in a free state! The Thompson has such an iconic look that everyone recognizes them. The reproductions are quite heavy, around 11 pounds, how much does yours weigh?

I haven't weighed it, but it is pretty darn heavy!

bigred1
02-24-2015, 9:23 AM
[emoji106] the smg in God's caliber that turned back the hun.
Nice rifle..... one day I will call a free state home, I'll probably have to divorce my wife to do it.... but one day.

rdfact
02-24-2015, 9:33 AM
I love the simplicity of the rear sight. Is it slightly higher than the charging handle?

highpower
02-24-2015, 10:40 AM
I love the simplicity of the rear sight. Is it slightly higher than the charging handle?

There is a U shaped channel machined through the actuator handle. You more or less look through it when you fire the weapon.

http://highpower.smugmug.com/Firearms/Savage/1928A1-Thompson/i-4Np5xZV/0/XL/IMG_3713-XL.jpg

Paulie Lugnuts
02-24-2015, 12:22 PM
If you need some help test firing it, I'm only 2 hours away!

Heatseeker
02-24-2015, 2:51 PM
Show off! Beautiful piece man, beautiful.

USAF4564
02-25-2015, 3:09 PM
Damn, that's beautiful.

RPVFlyer
02-25-2015, 5:39 PM
Such a nice smg always a classic. Too bad I don't think will ever get to own except in my dreams

echo1
02-26-2015, 12:31 PM
Sooo Sweet!! That's one on my must have bucket list. It's what my Dad carried for 3 1/2 years. I have a cracked forearm for starters. PAX

emcon5
02-26-2015, 1:16 PM
If you need some help test firing it, I'm only 2 hours away!

I'm even closer......:D

Cactus_Tim
02-26-2015, 5:18 PM
Nice rifle!
Always reminds me of this:
I can hear the theme music as I'm typing.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51OcwlaMRXL._SX342_.jpg http://www.moviemarket.com/library/photos/286/286805.jpg

smle-man
02-26-2015, 7:11 PM
Nice rifle!
Always reminds me of this:
I can hear the theme music as I'm typing.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51OcwlaMRXL._SX342_.jpg http://www.moviemarket.com/library/photos/286/286805.jpg

The gun used by Vic Morrow in 'Combat' was sold off when MGM sold their props, I saw it being re-sold somewhere awhile ago.

When I move to a free state I'd like to SBR a semi auto Thompson. A real Thompson is too rich for my blood.

The armored car company that I once worked for owned two Colt 1921 Thompsons in mint condition. They didn't have any magazines for them so I made a gift of two 20 rounders to them pre 2000.

highpower
02-26-2015, 8:06 PM
I grew up watching Combat! and I always wanted to have guns like were carried on the show. I have been fortunate enough to have most of them. The one that eluded me was Sgt. Saunders' Thompson. Now that I have one I am going to try to get a BAR.

BroncoBob
02-26-2015, 8:48 PM
Sweet...............