They are 20 round magazines, double the capacity allowed by patacki. To compensate for the loss of the drums firepower, a 30round magazine essentially a lengthened version of the 20round magazine was adopted, and it could be used with all models of thompsons. The first gun produced, bearing neither model or serial number, appeared in 1918 and was belt fed and with little resemblance to later thompsons. In contrast, the xx twentyround box magazine was light and compact. A 20 or 30 round detachable box magazine could be used the 50 round drum was dropped and the rateoffire hovered around 500 roundsperminute. Factory replacement parts are manufactured to the exact same specifications and. The thompson submachinegun is frigging heavy at nearly ten pounds of wood and. Apr 18, 2010 this means i cant use the stick magazines auto ordnancekahr manufacture for their semiauto only thompsons. This was followed by a much larger, and heavier 100 round magazine. This means i cant use the stick magazines auto ordnancekahr manufacture for their semiauto only thompsons. Will fit modern thompson guns made in worcester, ma. Yes, i have already looked through the magazine guide sticky forum post.
Only compatible with ww2 era military issue thompsons, not compatible with new commerciallymade autoordnance thompsons manufactured by kahr arms or those marked west hurley. Secondly there is a very good reason why thompson owners prefer the 20 and 30 round stick magazines to the 50 or 100 round drum magazines. A 20 or 30round detachable box magazine could be used the 50round drum was dropped and the rateoffire hovered around 500 roundsperminute. The rationale for the ww2 m1a1 was cost, simplicity, reli. Dec 31, 2012 thompson center dimension magazines finally available posted by marty on 12312012 to just a year ago almost thompson center introduced the dimension interchangeable barrel bolt action rifle system and here we are on the edge of 20 and i finally am receiving my first shipment of dimension magazines. The first, and most famous, is the venerable 50 round magazine. The annihilator prototypes first were fed from a 20 round box magazine, but later, the 50 and 100 round drum magazine models were developed. Thompson box and drum magazine guide thompson submachine.
The magazine was either a circular drum that held 50 or 100 rounds or a box that held 20 or 30 rounds. M1919 thompson serial number 17 as it appears in early sales literature, with 50 round drum magazine 20 round box and 100 round drum beside. This is an auto ordnance factory 20round magazine for thompson submachine guns in. Original thompson sub machine guns for sale at international military antiques, inc. Thompson center dimension magazines finally available posted by marty on 12312012 to just a year ago almost thompson center introduced the dimension interchangeable barrel bolt action rifle system and here we are on the edge of 20 and i finally am receiving my first shipment of dimension magazines.
As such, each drum features a full steel construction and is designed to hold and feed 50 round of. It had a section that was so heavily pitted with rust, that it was nearly corroded through the magazine wall. We shot several magazines through it for fun to harass the vc and nva at night. Also available, the models with a drum magazine 100 round, 50 round, 10 round or 10 round stick magazine. Founded back in 1916 by john taliaferro thompson inventor of the legendary tommy gunauto ordnance has carried on a rich tradition of allamerican innovation for over a century now. Very good to excellent condition original ww2 thompson 20 round magazine manufactured and marked by auto ordnance corp, bridgeport, connecticut very limited supply. How come the military do not use the drum magazine that much. Magazine springs for drumtype magazine are not available. Thompsoncenter arms hunting gun ammunition magazines for. Thompson model 1928 submachine gun with drum magazine. Autoordnance magazines for rifles, handguns and shotguns. History of an icon autoordnance original manufacturer. The rock island armory pro match ultra is a supersized version of brownings eternal classic, the 1911.
Thompson center dimension magazines finally available. Will not fit thompson guns made in west hurley, ny or before 1990. However only one magazine met that description and the other was far worse. Working thompson magazine suggestions thompson semi. Can somebody tell me wath the exact outside dimensions are from a 20 round thompson magazine. Provision was made for feeding by a box magazine while the rear grip was placed near the back of the receiver. Mar 12, 2012 thompson center has come out with a brandnew rifle the dimension that really is a brandnew rifle and not a firearm thats been around for 60 years and has had a new stock slapped on it.
Thompsoncenter has come out with a brandnew rifle the dimension that really is a brandnew rifle and not a firearm thats been around for. For more great deals on magazines by thompson center, please browse our thompson center magazines page. Thompson in 1919, that became infamous during the prohibition era. This same selection, minus the 18 round shotshell box magazine and the c drum, was available throughout the production of the model 1928 thompson. Keeping a few extra factory magazines around is never a bad idea. Founded back in 1916 by john taliaferro thompsoninventor of the legendary tommy gunauto ordnance has carried on a rich tradition of allamerican innovation for over a century now. The thompson t1b model comes with a detachable buttstock with vertical foregrip. Dec 02, 2011 can somebody tell me wath the exact outside dimensions are from a 20 round thompson magazine. Thompson center magazines, gun clips, and pistol clips for sale online for thompson center firearms. Thompson center magazines for sale online gun clips and. Thompsoncenter arms rifle hunting gun ammunition magazines. Thompson submachine gun internet movie firearms database. Very good condition original ww2 thompson 20 round magazine manufactured and marked by auto ordnance corp, bridgeport, connecticut very limited.
Whether you have an original thompson or a new rendition, these 20 round stick magazines will let your firearm operate the way it was intended, with ferocity. All production guns were fed by a 20 round box magazines although those adapted prior to the m1 series could use 50 round drum magazines. Additionally, the drum features a blued finish to protect against rust and corrosion. Charlie delta tactical black molle compatible rifle magazine pouch, fits 30round. Thompson submachine gun, byname tommy gun, submachine gun patented in 1920 by its american designer, john t. Being surplus these are subject to imperfections such as scuff marks from storage or use, small spots of rust, minor pitting, dings, engravings of numbersinitials and so on. Competitionoriented, the pro match has a 5 bull barrel and a railfree dust cover pushing weight forward for stability. This replacement magazine is a factory original from thompson. The change in frame dimension means that the standard magazine catch is.
The israelis inherited a number of thompson magazines from the british, mostly the 20 round xx version. Why do the earlier thompson submachine guns have drum. The thompson was most popular among specialized troops such as rangers, marine raiders, armored and parachute units. Hi,i have both auto ord and seymore products examples and they are both exactly the same. Thompson as the company that would go on to launch the historic thompson submachine gun, auto ordnance stays true to the heritage of. Fnh 308 magazines for the fnar rifle available in 5, 10, and 20 round capacities. The original thompson stick magazines had a capacity of 20 rounds. One is made by seymour products and one by worche for sale by klepac on gunsamerica 948506863. Thompson center 5 round magazine extra magazines for the tca r55 rifle series 5 round magazine for r55 semi auto caliber. That said, wanted to see what available reproduction mags could be. Only compatible with ww2 era military issue thompsons, not compatible with new commerciallymade autoordnance thompsons manufactured by kahr arms or those marked. Thompson smg 20 round wwii magazine by auto ordnance. Overall these are in worse condition than has been described, but if you look at the climbing prices and limited options for thompson mags this is about the. However, i can use us gi thompson 20 and 30 round stick magazines.
The thompson submachine gun is an american submachine gun invented by john t. Using us gi thompson mags in an auto ordnance thompson. M1919 thompson serial number 17 as it appears in early sales literature, with 50round drum magazine 20round box and 100round drum beside. The m1 also featured a permanent buttstock as opposed to. Working thompson magazine suggestions thompson semiauto. Thompson center rifles dimension local deals, national for.
History of an icon autoordnance original manufacturer of. They stamped two marks on each, though the depth and location of the stamps varies considerably. With the introduction of the m1 thompson in 1942 a number of steps were taken to reduce the cost of the thompson. This is an auto ordnance factory 20 round magazine for thompson submachine guns in. The thompson rifle is designed so that the bolt remains open after the last shot has been fired, provided the rifle is fitted with a stick magazine the bolt closes after the last round when equipped with the drum magazine. Thompson as the company that would go on to launch the historic thompson submachine gun, auto. It was fun to shoot but it had limitations with range and reliability. Prohibited by state laws in ca,ma,md,nj,ny,co,vt,hi and ct.
Can somebody tell me wath the exact outside dimensions are from a 20round thompson magazine. Thompson 30 round stick magazine kahr firearms group. Added british xx magazine storage boxes thompson box magazines the following section is submitted by roger herbst tsmg28, who has meticulously scrutinized and documented thompson box magazines. Im interested in acquiring some working shooter mags for my 1928 thompson. Dec 27, 2018 i ran into a m1a1 thompson in vietnam. Being surplus these are subject to imperfections such as scuff marks from storage or use, very small spots of rust, minor pitting, tiny dings, engravings of numbersinitials and so on. The thompson was an american submachine gun, invented by john t. Used in functional condition, generally reblued and still show imperfections. The m1 also featured a permanent buttstock as opposed to the detachable version as found on the m1928a1. Magazine lightly used, display some rust from storage, good condition. Very good condition original ww2 thompson 20 round magazine manufactured by the seymour products co. All will fit only the 1927,1928 models, but not the latter m1 designs. Using us gi thompson mags in an auto ordnance thompson commando.
Still, judging this firearm by its specs, and by the performance of its cartridge, ignores one of. We also stock magazine rebuild kits, springs, followers and more. When the magazine is empty, a protrusion on the rear of the stick magazine follower actuates the. The tommy guns ship with one 20 round stick magazine. There have been four different design capacities for the famous thompson drum magazine. Factory replacement parts are manufactured to the exact same specifications and tolerances and use the same manufacturing materials as the original parts which guarantees excellent fit and reliable operation. Unbranded plastic 20 inch gangster gun toy machine gun 18183 thompson. Most of these magazines have also been green parkerized, but examples can be found that are still blued.
Original us wwii thompson smg 20 round magazine by seymour. As noted, the thompson compatible drum is a drum magazine with a design that is based on the original wwii drum magazines. As pictured in the book ho vestito in azzurro by nicola malizia, ibn 2005. Charlie delta tactical black molle compatible rifle magazine pouch, fits 30 round.