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BOOKS WRITTEN BY DOUG RICHARDSON
THOMPSON TECHNICAL VOLUME 1
Doug Richardson has authored articles addressing various aspects of the Thompson Submachine Gun for years. Many of the articles have been published in various periodicals, used as instruction manuals, or prepared as answers to questions posed by Thompson collectors. Each article stands alone to address a particular Thompson subject. Articles include information the Thompson gun design, collecting, gunsmithing, etc. The point of view of the writing is technical which provides an approach to the gun not found in other books. Each Thompson Technical volume combines 100 pages of the articles into a bound book for permanent reference. The articles are in no special progression or organization. Richardson, soft back, 102 pages, 8 ˝" x 11" (Autographed on request.)
ARTICLES INCLUDED IN VOLUME 1
Surface Treatment
Recoil Springs
Buttstock Oil Cans
Firing Pin Springs
Buttstock Reinforcement
Savage Thompson Submachine Guns Models 1921 & 1928
Trigger Housing Assembly & Disassembly
British Thompson Muzzle Devices
Barrel Removal
Headspace
Barrels
Safety Slot in 1921/1928 Bolts
Thread Size
Auto-Ordnance Corporation
TSMG Headspace Gaging
Model 1927 Semi-Automatic Carbine
Rear Sights
Front Sights
Rocker Pivot and Safety Levers
Model M2 Thompson Submachine Gun
Slam Fire 1921/1928 Thompson Submachine Guns
Drum Magazines Do Not Fit M1 & M1A1 Thompson Submachine Guns
Buffers & Pilots
Front Sight Installation
Stubborn Barrels
Grip Mount
Ejector Thread
Sling
Factory custom 1921 Guns
Buttstocks
Bolts
Models Introduction
Firing Pin Mechanism
Serial Number Locations
1921/1928 Receiver Lock Track
Rear Grips
Compensator Models
Model 1932 Cutts Compensator Markings
Actuators
Slowing Down the Model 1921 Thompson Submachine Gun
Black Oxide or Parkerizing
THOMPSON TECHNICAL VOLUME 2
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NOTE:
THOMPSON TECHNICAL VOLUME 2 IS OUT OF PRINT AND NOT AVAILABLE.)
Thompson Technical Volume 2 is a continuation from Volume 1 of more articles written by Doug Richardson covering TSMG design, manufacturing, collecting, gunsmithing, etc. Richardson soft back, 102 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" (Autographed on request.)
ARTICLES INCLUDED IN VOLUME 2
Alternate Grip Mount Retainment
Army Stock and Part Numbers
Magazine Catches
Model 1921 Thompson Submachine Gun
Thompson Submachine Gun Receiver Steel
Foregrips
Model 1929 Cutts Compensator
1921 Production Variations
Interchanging Trigger Housings
Barrel Removal From Parts Kits
Grip Mount Removal From Parts Kits
Thompson SMG Production Models
Production Receiver Markings
1928 Buttstock Fit
Recoil Spring Check
M1/M1A1 TSMG Receiver Bolt Cavity
Trip Evolution
1921/1928 Receiver Lock Ramp Machining
Rear Grip Shapes
Aluminum Model 1928
Model 1919 Production Prototype
Bolt Change Creates Model M1A1
Model 1923 Military
Thompsons and American Motorcycles
Grip Mounts And Barrel At Fin #22
British Magazine Chest
Thompsons and British Motorcycles
DRUM MAGAZINES TYPES "L" & "C"
Drum Magazines have often been mentioned in various books and articles on the Thompson Submachine Gun but not until the First Edition of this book had the Drum Magazine been covered in depth. From the inception of the drum concept through design and manufacturing, the book covered it all. For the first time the various models of the Types “C” and “L” Drums were identified and given names. Thompson collectors finally had basic reference on Thompson drum magazines. The Second Edition vastly expanded the First Edition. Now the Third Edition is available which includes an additional drum model, a chapter on accessories, and more information. Every known production drum is completely photographed in full size. Richardson, soft back, 118 pages, 8 ˝" x 11", (Autographed on request.)
BOX MAGAZINES
Box magazines have essentially been ignored by writers of Thompson articles and collectors alike. This book examines the origin, design, patents, markings, and manufacturers of the magazines as well as providing a complete identification of all known box magazines. This book also corrects the myths and misconceptions commonly accepted and repeated in others writer’s works. For the first time, Thompson box magazines are treated in their own right rather than as an incidental accessory of the gun. Richardson, soft back, 56 pages, 8 ˝" x 11", (Autographed on request.)