Thompson Display Stand

[KIMBO65]

HI, DOE'S ANYONE MAKE A THOMPSON DISPLAY STAND? I WANT TO DISPLAY ONE WITH A 50 RD DRUM MAG. NOT MUCH ON THE INTERNET IN THE UK!

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[patrickwinsor847]

I think it is not easy. So you should contact with a expert.

[Peter Laidler]

Surely, it should be a simple matter to make one out of some real old gnarled secondhand but well presented English Oak. Especially if the joint between the two upright 'frames' and the base are done by a cabinet maker.

We had a skeletonised Bren gun done. Mounted on something similar but on an offcut from an old plum tree.

I did see a Thompson mounted UNDER the glass in the centre of a dining room table. Mind you, it did have a 20 round box magazine of course. But slotted right up to within .5" or so of the feed lips so you could see the inert rounds waiting to be fed. Awsome or what................

[LesterH]

Try Ryton Arms. They sell a lot of D/A Thompson Guns. Since Tony Budge died they have down sized and may have some display fittings to sell. They are quite helpful when you telephone them.

[browningautorifle]

Like Peter says it should be easy. All you need is a flat base at least 10" wide and the length of the gun. The vertical parts just need a square notch in the front for the barrel ring and the back shorter one for the butt. Perhaps a notch cut in the base for the toe of the stock to locate. Then you can pick it up and handle it while watching your favorite show on TV...White Oak would be nice...

[emmagee1917]

http://thompsonaccessories.com/home.htm
He has three.
Display Stand - Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board - MachineGunBoards.com Forums
Another table and a wall mount.
Pictures Of The T.c.a. Dispay - Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board - MachineGunBoards.com Forums
plexiglass

Enjoy , Chris

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I've made a few simple and inexpensive wall mount display stands that require little skill, but seem to display well. I just start with a board of choice and work the edges with a router. I like to stain them in a lighter shade so they contrast with the weapon. Then place the weapon where you want it and mark two spots under it where you need the supports. Then hammer in two large nails for the supports and cut the heads off with a hand grinder or Dremmel tool. Once the nail heads are off, I heat the tips near the end with a torch and bend them up slightly on the end keeping most of the nail perpendicular to the board. Finally, I slide black heat-shrink wrap made for covering electrical slices over the nail to protect the stock and heat it so that it covers the whole nail. Once the nail is covered with black heat-shrink it doesn't look like a nail, and it supports the weapons solid.

I've thought of using wooden dowels for support, but the nails are easier and are barely noticeable once the gun is in place. Dowels might work better to add more clearance for those wide drums (?)

[DICKX]

Harlan,
Your displays look very nice, Thanks for the pictures.
Dick

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Thank you Dick.
I agree with Jim and Mr. Laidler - A support stand display wouldn't be too difficult to make with some basic woodworking skills and a few tools. If you don't have either, then a premade stand might make more sense for some. I always prefer making simple stands, etc just because it's self rewarding to do it yourself.



I figured wall mounts worked best for me because they don't take up space for other toys. I made simple book shelves for my dining room soon after I built my house to make it my little 'Man Cave'. I kept my gun books etc on the shelves but eventually moved the books out to display US helmets and gear from WWI onward.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Here's a full view of the shelves.
(I caught a little flak over the green and tan colors I painted the walls)

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