Stripper Clip Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 I came across a complete M1A1 Thompson kit that includes cut receiver halves. Searching on line, I have read and seen photos describing the build process where these kits have been made in to semi-auto only NFA Short Barreled Rifles. I also found commentary that said rewelded demilled receivers were legal in the past, but BATFE changed their stance on this. I went to the BATFE website to see if Q&A existed about this, but found nothing there on the topic. Insight welcome and appreciated, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripper Clip Posted February 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 Since posting, I found the answer to my own question. No replies needed, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike todd Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 when considering a project such as building a legal semi auto weapon or ANYTHING controlled by the ATF, YOU MUST REMEMBER , they can/will only answer a question using the law and rulings as they judge they apply and will NEVER add anything to your question to make rules fit. you MUST stick to the facts as they are. to help you in this direction, here is how things fit # 1, after a firearm is destroyed, they no longer have any interest or involvement unless you do something making it or anything else a firearm. #2 a "destroyed firearm is only scrap metal like any other piece of metal in common trade. #3 when putting cut receivers together, you must install "denial" plates b-4 welding cut pieces that prevent any EXISTING ORIGINAL MG INTERNALS. #4, altered full auto internals to prevent full auto use are NOT CONTROLLED! but keep in mind few laymen know how good the tech branch is at getting 2 or more rnds off with a single function. a perfect example is the .223 conversion for the MAC-10 , they used a shoe string and made it fire multiple rnds as it was shipped without a MAC lower. finally, I cant stress the fact hard enough that legal spec cut MG's are only metal and any question to the ATF are wasted. I was typing this when you said no reply needed so here it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripper Clip Posted February 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 Thanks very much for your response mike todd! I appreciate knowing what you wrote. Combined with what I found out earlier on my own and what you wrote in your response, I won't be taking a second look at that receiver and parts kit after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike todd Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 had you not posted to stop, I would have finished that one of the most useless arms I have encountered is a closed bolt THOMPSON ! smart move and thanx for the comp. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike todd Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 had you not posted to stop, I would have finished that one of the most useless arms I have encountered is a closed bolt THOMPSON ! smart move and thanx for the comp. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning1917a1 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Hi Stripper Clip, I sure could use the M1A1 parts kit. I have a papered DEWAT M1A1 Savage Thompson that I have paid $200 & filed a form 1. Now I am waiting for up to a year to get my Stamped form 1 back so I can REWAT my machine gun. If you don't need it and it is still is available, please give me a lead on it. Thank you, Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike todd Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 BRIAN there is a choice one saw cut M1A1 Thompson along with another 28A1 listed on G=rkr for a couple weeks his buy now is less than half what the last ones sold at ROCK ISL. last sale! it may be the one he was looking at. good luck MIKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripper Clip Posted March 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Brian, I threw that out once I decided I was not interested further. If I had it though, I would be glad to pass it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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