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You will never guess what I found at work

Discussion in 'Weapons & Technology in WWII' started by Snefru, Jul 13, 2001.

  1. Snefru

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    I am a history teacher by trade but I work full time during the summer for the Sheriff's Office. I was assigned to training this summer( I am a ground combat instructor). I was asked to inventory a gun locker and found 2 discoveries that almost made me cry.
    The first was a Thompson sub machine gun from 1944 in MINT condition. It was fully automatic and came with 2 20 round clips.
    The second was even better. An M-1 Carbine paratrooper type. It is fully automatic (with a selector switch) and a folding stock. It also has the jump holster with 1944 stamped on it. I must have spent an hour just looking at them. It was quite an experience. I will take some pictures soon.
     
  2. C.Evans

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    Need I ask, but, are they going to be for sale (I know, I know, but I HAD to ask)

    Does the "Tommygun" come with a "violin case?" if so, thats ever rarer.

    The M1 W/parastock, who made it? was it Rock Island Arsenal? Remington? Sears? Singer? or even better, Western Auto??

    PUHLEEZE, lemme know. :D :D :D
     
  3. panzergrenadiere

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    That is one great find Snefru. I can't wait to see the pictures. [​IMG] [​IMG]
     

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