![]() ![]() Why attempt to use any WWII parts in the first place if you knew they would never last through the entire production? Was it cheaper to use surplus parts? Norm, T-Man, Devlin, The early ones? If that means that some, or all, of the 932 units from the first production year of 1975 had real Lyman's, then by 1976, they all had Numrich 'specials' for rear sights. Of course, we could spend a few pages rehashing this topic again. Arthur, as we have discussed before, follow the trail of the Blish pistol – it goes directly to George Numrich and Numrich Arms Corporation (NAC). Unfortunately for the purist, George and Company bought it all when no one else wanted anything to do with the Thompson. Only the Colt purists howl when George’s name comes up. ![]() On the Thompson SMG, it is doubtful if any other company could produce a Thompson of any kind.” A published George Numrich quote in 1967. George Numrich and his rights to all the assets of the Auto-Ordnance Division - “Numrich states that, since his company holds the patents, trademarks, etc. Inaccuracies – yes.ĭeceptions – no, not at the listed price. Poor replica of Cutts and Lyman.īut other than that, and of course the ridiculous 18 1/2' barrel, and the overall poor quality finish, it still has more in common with the Underwood typewriter than the famed gangster Chicago typewriter. Indifferent lining up of serial number stampings. ![]() Closed bolt with out-sized bizarre cocking knob and impossible spring tension. M1/M1a1 type stock and frame on a 1928 type model. The only major change was the 16 inch barrel? If only that were true. Numrich was never sold the rights to the name 'Thompson' or 'Auto-Ordnance.' The West Hurley 1927 A1 was not fitted with a real Lyman site or real Cutts compensator.Įxactly which 'original' Auto-Ord roll stampings did Numrich utilize? The ones that read 'West Hurley, New York' or 'Model Of 1927 A1?' Of course that American Firearms promo ad posing as an article is riddled with inaccuracies and deceptions. 30 ML on the receiver in front of the bolt and the serial number is engraved on the left side of the receiver. ![]() Markings include the following: Auto-Ordnance, Worcester, MA behind the rear sight U.S. ![]()
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