All SBR’s (Short Barreled Rifles, 10.5 inch barrels + stocks) need an ATF Form 1 and a $200 tax stamp.My gun is a TM1, I paid $1,109.81 including tax. You should be able to find a gun for less than MSRP. Yellow Highlights Indicate Recommended Guns for WWII Reenacting Information compiled from the Auto Ordnance website Here's a summary of their offerings in table form.Ī Guide to Kahr/Auto Ordnance Semi-Auto Thompsons There are also a number of other options. A M1 type lower and stock on a 1928 style upper is farby.īarrels are offered in both 10.5 (correct) and 16 inch (megafarb) lengths.A 1928 style upper with a M1 lower and non detachable buttstock.A 1928 style upper with a 1928 lower with detachable buttstock.To further complicate the matter, the Kahr M1927 comes in two versions. "M1927” which is of the original 1921 / 1928 style (charging lever on top, finned barrel with Cutts compensator).
“M1”-which looks closer to the M1A1, but is of the WW2 improved M1 type (charging lever on side, smooth barrel).Kahr Arms / Auto Ordnance offers two basic styles: Here are some observations and thoughts to consider when purchasing one of these guns.įirst off, let me say that no “replica” of something will ever be perfect, but with that in mind it is important to weigh how close something is compared to the original prior to purchasing. Thanks to Auto-Ordnance (Kahr Arms) the dream of owning one of these pieces of history has become a reality for many reenactors. Miller put it to good use on the D-DAY beach landings in Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan. It has been a personal favorite of mine ever since I was a kid watching Capt. and Pvt Howard Fredericks, Los Angeles, CAL.ĥ07th Parachute Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, Near Essen, Germany.Īh, the Thompson, the Tommy Gun, the gun that any of us reenactors have loved since we first laid eyes on it. A light coat of oil on pivot points and sliding surfaces between the bolt and receiver is recommended.After five days of front line fighting, three airborne infantrymen of the 17th airborne division, take a break before going back for a rest, on the outskirts of Essen, Germany. Further disassembly of the frame is not normally required for routine cleaning. The bolt can now be removed from the receiver by sliding the bolt all the way to the rear and lifting it clear of the receiver. Remove the bolt handle from the hole in the top of the receiver or from the side on the Ml.
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Holding the bolt forward with the firearm upside down point the muzzle upwards so that the hammer slides free of the bolt handle. After removing the recoil spring guide and springs the firing pin pilot and spring will come out of the hole in the rear of the receiver.ĥ. The recoil spring guide is under spring tension so care should be taken when the spring guide clears the receiver. (See PICTURE #3) It may be helpful to use the flat-blade screwdriver to take pressure off the recoil spring guide before lifting the recoil spring guide out of the receiver. While the receiver is still upside down, the internal parts of the receiver can be removed by pulling up on the recoil spring guide and springs. (See PICTURE #2) Care should be taken not to misplace the frame latch button should it drop out of the receiver. Using the same flat-blade screwdriver depress the frame latch button again and remove the frame the rest of the way off the receiver. About half way back the frame latch button will catch Once the frame is clear of the button you can remove the screwdriver and continue pulling the frame to the rear. (See PICTURE #1) At the same time pull the frame to the rear (new guns may be tight). With the firearm upside down and using a flat-blade screwdriver with a 1/8" width blade depress the frame latch button in the rear bottom portion of the receiver. Before disassembly the bolt should be in the forward position, firing pin in the fired position and the safety lever in the "FIRE" position.ģ. Confirm once again that the rifle is unloaded by visually checking the chamber. With the rifle pointing in a safe direction, safely lever in the "SAFE" position, remove the magazine by pushing up on the magazine catch and pulling the magazine out of the rifle.Ģ. Takedown procedures for all Thompson semi-autos are the same.ġ. WARNING: MAKE SURE YOUR THOMPSON RIFLE IS UNLOADED BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCEDURE.