I can not say that guns were not subsequently bead blasted and refinished as it appears that the Russian guns may have been. ", Richardson enrolled early at Florida, participating during bowl practices to close the 2019 season. Original U.S. WWII Thompson 1928A1 SMG Demilled Receiver $89.95 or 4 interest-free payments of $22.49 with for orders over $100 Comments Add to Cart Item Description Original Item: Imported more than 10 years ago, these are Original US GI issue Thompson Sub Machine Gun Receivers that were de-milled prior to importation. ESF receivers are available in all standard Thompson models and some additional models of my design. (This means that the dummy bolt must be installed, The Thompson Submachine Gun / General Information Forums. THERE ARE GENERALLY two reactions when people see Richardson throw a football for the first time: Richardson knew at an early age he was different because he could throw a ball 30 to 40 yards by the time he was 8, twice as far as his friends. By default, Richardson's dummy actuator handle is placed in the rear position, as if the bolt were cocked. From then on, whenever it was time to make a correction, if it didnt work right away, he was way more confident in working through things, Hewlett said. Darn. Also, when. Richardson said, "I started going harder and trying to prepare like Kyle was, as if I was going to be the starter because you never know what was going to happen. "Me and my friend used to get on top of the part where people hold onto the bridge, and we would flip off it," Richardson said. In my opinion, this creates the ultimate 1921 or 1928 gun because it has all the benefits of the 1921/1928 lock mechanism with the ease of assembly of the M1. I see a lot of upside.. Jones would start, but Richardson would then come on and dazzle. He made it his thing to make sure you're paying attention to everything he does so you can watch his next move.". Ahead of the pro day, Richardson ran the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds at the scouting combine the fourth-fastest time recorded by a quarterback since 2006 and had the highest vertical jump (40.5 inches) since 2003, further enthralling N.F.L. The display encapsulated the scouting report on Richardson, who is projected as a top-10 selection in the N.F.L. It's easy! NFL.com. That's my motivation. ", This catch alone explains why Richardson's friends and coaches call him "superhuman" and "a human highlight machine. Obviously his completion percentage is lower than you want at this level. Just need to epoxy the dummy bolt knob on and I'll be all set, Some adjustments had to be made to the otherwise excellent Philly Ord receiver. They will be there with him in Kansas City, too, ready to jump for joy when his name is called. Clear editor. All other bolt channel parts are special Richardson designs and manufacture. It may have been that the Thompson front sights were fitted on the barrels before the barrels were fitted to the receiver. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. This is particularly advantageous to studio prop shops, shooting galleries and other NFA manufacturers who wish to make an operating 1921/1928 style gun with a minimum of time and cost. Ordnance Grade Museum Quality Display Receiver . Scouts debate Anthony Richardson, the NFL draft's most polarizing prospect, Sign up now to stream "On The Clock" on ESPN+, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I believe it was Roger Cox that coined the term "commercial" in that the guns sold by Auto-Ordnance in 1940 were sold commercially (that is my take on how Roger came up with this term). I've just got to be the best version of myself for my team, and that's what I'm going to do. 44024. Welcome to the board AlexanderA. We do make those cuts on the 100% machined, receivers we make for shooting guns, and we do it by hand in a manual milling. 20 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft on . The Ultimax ESF is a Display ESF receiver with every missing Thompson gun receiver machined operation added. Out of stock. (I did not want to cut the ejector short.) As Jones continued to struggle as the starter, Mullen opted to start Richardson against No. Richardson tweaked a hamstring against USF and missed the next two games. Billy Napier took over as Floridas coach in 2022, and he and Richardson hit the ground running with a new offensive system that the quarterback said became comfortable as the year progressed. But where Newton would take a. My new ESF receivers uses, a new style Display Pilot which enables the set screw to be moved forward, of the rivet area. No reviews 75. Sign up now to stream "On The Clock" on ESPN+. The 2023 NFL Draft began Thursday, and the Sooners once again had a first-rounder. Actually, I would like to be wrong on this. Complete with markings and a unique serial number. (This applies equally to the Philadelphia Ordnance display receiver.) The bolt handle slot is located on top like the 1921/1928 receiver and uses the same modified M1 or M1A1 bolt as the 2MM receiver. Guns I saw right after WW2 did not look like the same guns look today. Bob. I just like flipping and jumping. I did the same as you useing the same parts. In fact, no quarterback over 225 pounds had ever clocked a time that fast in Indianapolis. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Instead, the buyer has the option of installing the rear sight with Thompson sight rivets or bolting (through the rivet holes) the sight onto the receiver. The Ultimax is a complete Thompson receiver except that there is a solid section in the middle of the bolt channel. Still, he was nowhere near consistent enough to be considered a top prospect. I have not ordered a Richardson display receiver for my otherwise complete, NOS M1 TSMG parts kit because of extended and largely unknown delivery time frames. "My friends send me mock drafts but I tell them, 'Don't send that to me,'" Richardson said. The 2S and MS receivers also differ from their N/K counterparts in that they use my Screw-On Grip Mount, are made from the same heat treated steel alloy used in my TSMG receivers, the rear sight is properly positioned and the quality is much better. You can post now and register later. During 1940, Auto-Ordnance most likely believed every sale was important. Yes, the edges of the mag cutout are not beveled where the mag cutout, joins the round hole that the bolt runs in, but these edges do not interfere. To say that because you personally have not seen any documentation to support blasting/flat, finish on receivers "proves" that none were manufactured that way ignores the fact that we all see hundreds of, virtually new "Russian" kits in almost MINT condition with the front 2"-3" of the receiver having a flat, finish. That'll be the day that solidifies everything. Harrington & Richardson M14 production used AISI 8620 steel, as well, except for 10 receivers milled from AISI 1330 low-carbon steel and a single receiver made from a high-nickel alloy steel [20] Deployment [ edit] A U.S. soldier with an M14 watches as supplies are dropped in 1967 during the Vietnam War. In general receivers get the "non-firearm" rating if they need to have a lot done to, them to fire one shot. ", As Mullen watched Richardson this past season in his role as an analyst at ESPN, he noted: "I think everybody saw in Week 1, and at times the previous year, he's a human highlight machine. You could see everybody going crazy on the sideline. He opened the 2020 season No. Perhaps Doug should subcontract a few steps of the initial production to Bob at Philly Ordnance and only perform the finishing touches. The day after the game, he and Brown sat and talked for hours, evaluating what happened. Fax: 440-286-8571. Thompson 3 Pocket Mag Pouch KHAKI TMP184KH THOMPSON REPRO 30 RD MAGAZINE POUCH KHAKI. the gun is displayed with the bolt open and a mag full of dummy cartridges, it really looks great to be able look into the chamber and see the feed, ramp, mag, cartridges, and ejector. "Then he curled up and brought the ball in. Powered by Invision Community. Delivery, though, won't happen for years, if at all. initially fill Britain's early commando and home guard orders. Possibly the answer would be to fabricate a thin sheet metal filler to fit inside the actuator slot. Thompson Vertical Grip With Screw 3/4" Channel TMP194C 1928 type vertical grip for the Commercial guns with a inch resting bar (non-military). But Richardson is a rare prospect: an imposing figure at 6-foot-4, 244 pounds who runs like a receiver and can make a 60-yard deep ball look as effortless as a 10-yard out. But Thompson said he did not realize how much pressure Richardson had been carrying until after that loss to Kentucky. RICHARDSON HAD AN idea he would have to wait his turn to start at Florida, but it still hurt when reality hit. I put together a display Thompson using a Philadelphia Ordnance receiver (nearly 4 month wait), but I used a dummy actuator handle and dummy pilot rod I got from Doug. The government specifications required that the trigger frames and receivers be sandblasted prior to the finish being applied, in order to give them a flat black non-reflective surface. BREN MK3 Cut Receiver Section, Mid Magazine Catch Mount *Good*. BTW, Bob does not charge your credit card until he actually ships the receiver. Thompson spare parts can be purchased from Ohio Ordnance Works, PO Box 687, Chardon, OH. Powered by Invision Community, WTS - M1 Thompson Submachine Gun - Richardson Ultimax Receiver $3500.00, Copyright 1999-2023, Sturmgewehr.com and Respective Members. I didnt know how stressful it would be to be a starting quarterback for a big university like that, Richardson said in an interview. The highlight reel shows the upside for the team that drafts him, but the stats show the risk. Thompson spare parts and Dummy Guns can be purchased from Sarco, Inc. 323 Union St, PO Box 98, Stirling, NJ 07980. The Model 1928 marked guns seem to be mostly polished and blasted as well. It also provides room for a urethane buffer. Richardson said yes. Then-coach Dan Mullen went with Jones as the starter, telling reporters he had a firmer grasp of the offense. Owen Pappoe is a good speed linebacker, and Clayton Tune is a fascinating guy on tape his top 20 highlights make you think he's going to be an NFL . He was given draft evaluations as a first-to-second-round prospect. But what needs to be done is obvious since every interrupted cut starts and stops as it would normally. It should accept as many of the original gun parts as possible. offense. Around the NFL Staff. The machining on these receivers is very smooth and different from the blanchard ground finish found on other WW2 Thompsons. The kids called the coach over and told him, "We found your quarterback!". . Is there going to be attention to that level of detail? So he went to work on his footwork, mechanics and accuracy. He was very pleased to have made so many "good friendships" with the Thompson Collectors Association. Gun #: 973215882. For all the "how did he do that?" Couple that with pressing to make the impossible happen on every play and you get a frustrated quarterback. With potentially six N.F.L. What was most important was staying close to home and to his mother and brother. (And btw, that's supposed to be "U.S. MODEL 1928A1" (no "OF") and "No." If I dont put the work in, none of this matters.. $750.00. (lower case "o") in the case of AO manufactured guns.) They will view this not as collectors or purists, but from the standpoint, of what needs to be done to the receiver to get a bolt in it (forget about the clearance cuts, for the bronze lock) and fire one shot. Life Time NRA, NFATCA, WVCDL, USCCA & TCA member and a Constitutional Conservative aka,,, a Tea Party Guy. Tel: 440-285-3481. History, collector subjects, and technical knowledge are the main topics discussed in the forums. Travel, sun worshiper, margaritas, hot chicks, painting, scuba diving, movies, collecting movie memorabilia and autographs, guns, hot chicks, fine wine, hot chicks, and did I say hot chicks? Hewlett and Richardson had no prior working relationship, and the quarterback didnt engage in much small talk during their early film sessions. I did not infer that AOC had referred them to be commercials. A five year wait on a Richardson display receiver. They sent the ball back to Richardson, and again, he threw it to them with ease. Hewlett remembered one day in January when Richardson worked on throwing 12-to-18-yard out-breaking routes. The dummy bolt head we make is not drilled for the tip of the ejector. Does he still make them and are they worth the long wait? Supposedly, they produce almost any martial firearm, part or kit that you can think of from the 16th-19th centuries. The heave may have missed its target, but it displayed Richardsons powerful arm during the job audition. The are other details which are left un-done which I figure can be finished - if, necessary - by the customer. The quarterbacks hips and footwork were unaligned and the ball kept arriving off target. Comparing my demilled receiver section, I noticed that the bottom of the feedway was supposed to be slightly beveled on both sides, allowing the magazine lips to sit higher. Copyright 2000-2022 Machinegunboards.com The Thompson Submachine Gun / General Information Forums. The markings I apply to my WW2 1928A1 receivers are neither pure Savage nor pure Auto-Ordnance. He has spent the past five months working to convince N.F.L. Thompson said he needed to see Richardson throw just three passes at a public park to know theres something special here.. I don't need to do that to be a great player. M1A1 Thompson Receiver. The Display and the Ultimax . The first is a bottom view of a 1928A1 "Ultimax" receiver (Click on the Photo for a large view.) No Thompson ever left the factory with an abrasive (or bead) blasted surface. The feedback from quarterback coaches and offensive coordinators: work on his throwing mechanics, underneath routes and reading defenses. From what I've read he's had some health issues and there is an extended wait time on his receivers. And certainly they will judge what they consider to be intent. To be able to, you'd have to machine the rear 4.75". He apologized to his teammates, blaming himself. executives that he is a first-round pick. My belief is that when the gun was put into mass production for the war the receivers at first were given a polished commercial quality finish - which would have been standard at a factory producing commercial and sporting firearms. We are very vigilant with the fit of the magazines and of course do many checks here. There have been big quarterbacks, fast quarterbacks, running quarterbacks and quarterbacks with remarkable arm strength. Therefore, the rivet holes are finished. the subject remains unresolved. Fifth-rounder Darius Rush, who moved from wide receiver to cornerback during his second year at South Carolina, showed his speed at the combine with a 40-yard dash time of 4.36 seconds. All four are expected to be chosen in the first round. I do not use the term 80% because it has no legal meaning nor does it accurately reflect the percentage of completion. He spotted Richardson playing catch with a group of children afterward in a Ben Hill Griffin Stadium parking lot in Gainesville long after the cars had moved. Nobody took that Kentucky performance harder than Richardson. By I have tried to set it all up so that when a mag is inserted in a gun - shooting or dummy -, that the mag catch will click part of the way into the rib of the mag, and click in all the way. It also kind of undermines the agency of the athletes themselves to be in control of their own destiny, he said. He grabbed the ball with one hand and hauled it in, to the stunned delight of his teammates on the sideline. Cardinals: Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson, Jr. 7. He did it on his second try. Though his completion percentage for the season (53.8) and touchdowns-to-interceptions ratio (17-to-9) were not ideal, it was hard to pass up the opportunity. decision makers. Anyone can read what you share. In fact, he actively discourages people from ordering them. He saw a group of younger kids training clear across the way. shot you can fire off the whole magazine. It's clearly a Model 1928A1, according to the markings. "That's where Anthony blows the top off relative to his position group. And it was worth the wait. I don't listen to the criticism as much as I used to. That's one thing I want them to know, how much I care about my family, and how much they mean to me. I've been on the field with a lot of really good players and it was pretty apparent after the first practice that this kid was really gifted.". Given his power, they anticipated that Richardson might overshoot a receiver during his pro day workout, but they told him not to be hesitant and to unleash his arm. He is also a backflip enthusiast, doing them during pregame warmups at Florida, at the NFL combine and, yes, to punctuate his pro day workout in Gainesville. It is also available with the top side edges non-rounded in the rear sight area to accept a Lyman adjustable rear sight. That wouldn't allow room for the breech oiler. After Floridas 29-26 win against Utah in the season opener, the typically introverted Richardson smiled big as he discussed the win with reporters. Denny Thompson coached Richardson since the quarterbacks sophomore year of high school and helped prepare him for the N.F.L. Bluing is included. This was the idea of the "80%" receiver many years ago when I "invented" these, receivers and was the first to use the "80% machined" terminology. ESF receivers are available in two configurations. M1A1 Thompson receiver. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Anthony Richardson downs his second Red Bull of the morning and springs into a handstand. But Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the most-mocked player to Houston in. Additional information. Many have compared him to Cam Newton, the former No. Richardson had been recruited to Florida by Dan Mullen, who was fired as coach during the 2021 season, and Brian Johnson, the offensive coordinator, who joined the Philadelphia Eagles staff in 2021. I think this will satisfy everyone. That is why these guns exist today. This means that a cut that normally starts at one end of the bolt channel and terminates at the other end will be started and stopped as it normally would be in a working Thompson receiver. First, Hewlett came to the next days session and helped Richardson with how he distributed his weight as he dropped back. (There is no approved design that allows a TSMG receiver to be made into a semi-auto.) machine with an angle vise to hold the receivers properly. "I knew that already, but it became obvious to the coaches, the team. The Richardson receiver in the photos is not a '21. "Anytime he does something crazy, he'll have somebody record it, and he'll hit the group chat with the video -- 'Hey boys, I just dunked from the free throw line.' Richardson completed his formal draft preparation process after Floridas pro day and spent April crisscrossing the country visiting N.F.L. He remembers the first time anybody saw him throw when he moved to Gainesville in fifth grade. One week later, after Richardson threw two costly interceptions in Floridas 26-16 loss to Kentucky, he approached the podium appearing downtrodden. I have learned from buyers of my receivers that there are essentially two configurations of receivers wanted. I think his experience was a little bit of a microcosm of our teams experience.. CreditMalcolm Jackson for The New York Times. Get your favorite live sports, stories and originals with ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. it up and out of your 9 inch bolt pocket you will be leaving only about 1.25" un-machined. There will be no machined options offered for the Display ESF receivers other than the early Colt squared end actuator slot and M1 bolt handle location. The second is a receiver as just described but with as many additional machined original gun features as possible so that the receiver can be finished into a working gun with the least amount of machine work possible. It hit me that, Wow, this guy is playing for a lot of people, Thompson said. Finishing the Ultimax receiver requires the solid center section of the bolt channel to be removed. It is just too expensive to duplicate every single marking variation. 908-647-3800. So does basketball. He looked up YouTube videos of parkour -- moves designed to get from one point to another by jumping, flipping, running or vaulting. Anthony Richardsons N.F.L. Auto-Ordnance did fill a few orders from law enforcement agencies in the United States by taking Thompson's from the production line and selling them inside the USA. Levis, 23, has been flagged for being older than the others. The Models 1921 and 1928 are dimensionally identical as are the Models M1 and M1A1. Anthony Richardson demonstrates his leaping ability on the basketball court by taking off from the free throw line to dunk. Description. The next day, the quarterback called Thompson to vent. The trigger housing rail walls are extended to the back like the 2M2. TRENDING ET on ESPN, ABC and ESPN App). Still would like to see pictures and what sort of delivery date if one is ordered now? I agree that some of the "commercials" contained Colt era parts but there was no strict standardization of parts as to what constituted a a Thompson sold commercially within the United States. "I just wet the bed. Price $6.95. of some sort, it's an easy way to differentiate between the early early, early and late Savages. I feel like God made me different, and I just try to use that in my daily life. There's not a lot of people that have done it or will do it that are as genetically gifted as Anthony.". Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. Richardson manufactures a full line of Thompson gunsmithing tools. But, if you have the money, I can do anything. Here are the answers: That would be true if I were using my old design. What hurt worse was an inability to hit short passes. when you hit the mag with the heel of your hand so there is no rattle. Richardson did it again a few years later -- at the Florida basketball facility. M1921/M1928/A1 Thompson; M1/M1A1 Thompson; M1918, M1918A2 BAR; MP-40; MG-34; MG-42; Swedish K/Carl Gustaf M45; CONTACT US; PLACE AN ORDER; M1A1 Full Auto Blank Gun. You always have to find joy and happiness in every situation, so I just wanted to joke and laugh about it, Richardson, 20, said in a phone interview this month. Richardson was 9-of-22 for 44 yards with two interceptions on passes thrown 10 or fewer yards downfield. "It was never to impress anybody. Richardson does not blame Mullen for the way the 2021 season went. I sure hope that this doesn't turn out to be "vaporware" because it's a good concept. A few minutes' work with a hand file solved this problem. "I'm gifted, I'm talented. Arm strength is one thing but completing passes, especially in critical situations -- that's the way quarterbacks are ultimately judged. The front and back ends of the bolt channel are finished, including the expanded rear section of the 1921/1928 receiver that accommodates the breech oiler. But two things helped Richardson trust the process. Knowing that those numbers alone wouldnt satisfy football executives whose jobs rely on successfully betting on a players acumen, the trainers also had Richardson work on his accuracy with throwing sessions on at least four days per week. "There's only a select amount of people on the planet who can do that," Jones said. Friends and family tell stories about the time, at age 3, he nearly broke his great-grandmother's window with a football, or the time he dunked from the free throw line in high school. I enjoyed doing some of the machine work myself. "I just felt like it was over from there," Richardson said. Hi, I am listing this for a friend and will put any buyer in touch with them by phone to complete the deal, it is a Doug Richardson M1 Thompson Receiver which is legal for building a dummy gun but it is highly finished and are typically used by companies who build Post MG's. Copyright 2000-2022 Machinegunboards.com. As Florida prepared to play Alabama the following week, Mullen grew weary of the constant questions about the quarterback situation, reminding reporters once again that Jones gave Florida the best chance to win. With that type of back log, Doug should stop taking orders. There are plays and throws all over the tape that scream top-of-the-draft pick, said Frank Reich, the coach of the Carolina Panthers, who are expected to take a quarterback with the No. It is not necessary to analyze drawings to set cutter positions - just continue the interrupted cuts using the beginning and ending portions as guides. The bad new is Doug is 70 some years old and past health issues have put him way behind in production. To be authentic, the WWII guns should have Dulite oxide treatment over a dull beadblasted surface. I have made every model I offer. Stroud and Kentuckys Will Levis. The quality of these receivers exceeds the originals made by Colt, Savage or the real Auto-Ordnance Corp. (Bridgeport) or anyone else. He's still a really young player that's got to grow into putting up the consistency needed to play quarterback, and letting it match his natural pure talent. Already stamped and ready to machine or build a dummy gun from it. Asking $3500.00, I can supply photos if interested. But his rise has also made him the most polarizing prospect in this class. Just when you thought the hype around Robinson couldn't get any louder, the 21-year-old . This gave me the feel of having some input on the project not just putting a kit together. He holds it steady on the turf for 10 seconds, then leaps back to his feet,. "I remember calling my brother on the way home that night saying, 'This kid's pretty special,'" Napier said. At 6-foot-4 and 236 pounds, Richardson can take over a game with both his arm and legs it pops off the tape. Focusing on his football future, he moved to Jacksonville, Fla., to work out at Thompsons gym under another quarterback coach, Will Hewlett; Thompson; and Tom Gormely, a sports scientist and owner of the Tork Sports Performance facility in nearby St. Augustine. The Colts signed Minshew to a one-year, $3.5 million deal in. their approach you could only make a single shot rifle. Note that as I mentioned above they, disallowed my AR-15 receiver even though you could not put a magazine in it and using. Based on my observations, the polishing and finish on the early Savage Thompson's is usually pretty good. Coach Daniels saw the raw talent and potential in Richardson and created a plan for him. Machineboards.com - Thompson Submachine Gun Community Forum. "I love helping people out. As time went on, he wanted to do more than just backflips. The idea was that a collector could make a display gun worthy of a gun collection, that would not look like a toy, and a Class 2 manufacturer could make a working shooting. This fits with your explanation. Richardsons facial expression and uneasiness showed he was aggravated, so Hewlett ended the session early.
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