A five year wait on a Richardson display receiver. November 15, 2012 in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board. I noticed that in the writeup for the Ultimax model, it says that the rear of the receiver cavity will be machined so as to accept the breech oiler. Like the N/K receivers, these receivers are 1/10 less high than a TSMG receiver. The steel is also stress relieved to prevent twisting during machining. This gave me the feel of having some input on the project not just putting a kit together. Nor do I use the term dummy which is usually used to refer to some cheap chunk of metal or plastic that simply provides a base on which to a attach a few gun parts and was never intended to be completed into a working gun. quarterbacks similar to Richardson in size and athleticism guys like Cam Newton and Jalen Hurts and Richardson focused on improving his data. Second, the team of trainers gave Richardson a warm-up routine that involved throwing deep passes early because Gormely saw that once Richardsons arm was loose hed throw short passes with less velocity and more touch. Note that as I mentioned above they, disallowed my AR-15 receiver even though you could not put a magazine in it and using. With that type of back log, Doug should stop taking orders. I did not infer that AOC had referred them to be commercials. Corey is seven years younger and Richardson took it upon himself to help raise him while their mother worked. And it was worth the wait. The Models 1921 and 1928 are dimensionally identical as are the Models M1 and M1A1. (By the way, "Ultimax" is a trade mark of Douglas W. Doug Richardson makes the ultimate display and semi-auto Tommy receivers. Just when you thought the hype around Robinson couldn't get any louder, the 21-year-old . It's an Anthony thing. The quality of both suppliers was quite good, but they don't coordinate their designs with each other. In the 2021 opener against FAU, Richardson had a 73-yard touchdown run. "I'm gifted, I'm talented. The 2023 NFL Draft began Thursday, and the Sooners once again had a first-rounder. Hewlett and Richardson had no prior working relationship, and the quarterback didnt engage in much small talk during their early film sessions. Thompson: Colt's, West Hurley's & More. But, if you have the money, I can do anything. The breech entry chamfer is finished. No reviews 75. I guess there was a raised edge or burr that we missed? He holds it steady on the turf for 10 seconds, then leaps back to his feet,. The display encapsulated the scouting report on Richardson, who is projected as a top-10 selection in the N.F.L. Stroud and Kentuckys Will Levis. Gormely targeted the combine testing numbers of N.F.L. Then-coach Dan Mullen went with Jones as the starter, telling reporters he had a firmer grasp of the offense. Why is this normal to you? There's not a lot of people that have done it or will do it that are as genetically gifted as Anthony.". 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. In thiscase, Richardson recommends heat-ing the receiver nose piece red hotwith an acetylene torch. That'll be the day that solidifies everything. First, Richardson needed to gain 20 pounds. He has spent the past five months working to convince N.F.L. The machining on these receivers is very smooth and different from the blanchard ground finish found on other WW2 Thompsons. Together they addressed problematic aspects of his throwing motion mainly getting him balanced on both feet when he throws and reaching proper alignment in his upper and lower body when his torso rotates. 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. 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. The dummy bolt head we make is not drilled for the tip of the ejector. Also, the receiver should not require any additional machine work to assemble the gun. Collecting; Thompson SMGs, Commercial BAR's and Colt circa 1920's / 30's handguns. If you will spend some time collecting and studying these markings, you will be way ahead of the best books published on the Thompson gun. be installed thru the front of the receiver before you screw the barrel on. In Chad Reuter's mock at NFL.com, he has the Vikings sending the 23rd and 87th overall pick in this year's draft and Minnesota's 2024 first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles to select . Richardson manufactures a full line of Thompson gunsmithing tools. 7 Utah, Richardson led a comeback upset victory with one big play after another, from a 2-point conversion featuring a pump fake, midair pirouette, to the game-winning score. 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? I would like to blast my receivers as I do my other parts because I think it looks nice. "Every time we tried to start him he got hurt, and I think that slowed down some of the development he would have had," Mullen said. But I realized I couldnt do it on my own.. By Staying in Gainesville and playing at Florida seemed like the natural fit. I hope I'm not out of line by suggesting pictures. The Richardson receiver in the photos is not a '21. Ultimax changes all that by having every machining operation done. Richardson and Hardy played with them, including trampoline basketball. My Colt markings are exactly like the original markings. Copyright 2000-2022 Machinegunboards.com. The bolt pocket on a Thompson is roughly 9" long. I did have the advantage of seeing thousands of WW2 Thompsons in the 1950s which were unissued and obviously original and none appeared to me to have been blasted. Alabama currently holds 2 commitments from wide receivers in the Class of 2024 in 5-star Perry Thompson and 4-star Rico Scott. "You would have some people who would say Anthony probably should have been the starter from the word 'go,'" Brown said. So, until someone finds a document dated 1941-1944 that calls out abrasive blasting of guns at the factory. History, collector subjects, and technical knowledge are the main topics discussed in the forums. executives that he is a first-round pick. Richardson tried to pattern his game after Newton and even wore No. 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. teams needing quarterbacks at the top of this years draft, which begins on Thursday in Kansas City, Mo., Richardson, a redshirt sophomore, was projected as a first-round pick despite his rocky record. Brown calmed Richardson down, telling him he had to ignore what people said about him and focus on getting better week to week. Richardson possesses the sheer power and similar cutting skill of Newton early in his career and also boasts a technically sound delivery, just like Newton had. ', "Nothing he does is normal. Sunday at 03:20 PM in Parts and Accessories Market Board. But his rise has also made him the most polarizing prospect in this class. In addition to the hamstring injury and concussion, Richardson missed the bowl game after undergoing knee surgery and played in seven games. Seahawks: Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon 6. Daniels and Richardson would spend hours watching tape and breaking down defenses. In addition, it took a while before the massive orders for the Thompson gun were initiated by the USA. 1 Georgia. The ATF does not look at this type of thing in terms of making a working gun. draft: jaw-dropping talent, erratically deployed. Pasted as rich text. As war production continued it was a simple mattter to eliminate the polishing and just leave the surfaces of the receivers in a raw blanchard ground condition and we see this finish on many "typical" M1928A1 Thompsons. All original production Thompson Submachine Guns are chambered for the .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) cartridge. Add to Cart. Richardson tried it, and he was hooked. Only two cutters are required to finish an M1-style Ultimax ESF receiver: a 3/4" diameter, 4 flute, 1-3/8" minimum cutting length, coarse tooth, roughing end mill (TIN coated and M42 steel is recommended) available at most any industrial supply store; and a 1/2"diameter, 4 flute, 1-3/8" minimum cutting length, .030" corner radius end mill (coated carbide is recommended) which is offered in my catalog. This situation is particularly galling when you're dealing with a talented builder who is dependent on the availability of TRS parts for the completion of your project, and hence his livlihood. The Model 1928 marked guns seem to be mostly polished and blasted as well. As a junior at Eastside High in Gainesville, Richardson dunked for the first time from the free throw line. I sure hope that this doesn't turn out to be "vaporware," because it's a good concept. offense. 1928A1 THOMPSON FIRING PIN SPRING NEW. 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. That shifted his mindset. That is why these guns exist today. I did look at a few of the Russian guns today and was unable to determine conclusively whether or not they had been blasted. Another comparison for Richardson might be Josh Allen, a big-bodied quarterback who can run but completed 56% of his passes during his final two seasons at Wyoming. I just like flipping and jumping. For those who insist on a, closed bolt arrangement, they can fabricate a dummy bolt shank. The bad new is Doug is 70 some years old and past health issues have put him way behind in production. "He was literally in the middle of the air like he's laying in bed, stretched out," teammate and close friend Sheldon Hardy said. Doug Richardson, It is available in two versions: 1) Model M2-M has the M1 rear end shape to match M1/M1A1 trigger housings and 2) Model M2-2 has the 1921 rear end shape to match 1921/1928 trigger housings. The differences fall in line with the production run. It looks great. And certainly they will judge what they consider to be intent. Delivery, though, won't happen for years, if at all. The reason? Published: Apr 27, 2023 at 10:31 PM. Every team is evaluating the same 10 things, but how do you evaluate those 10 things and, more importantly, how do you weight those 10 things? Reich said. Richardson said yes. more hand work but the machining part is done. machine with an angle vise to hold the receivers properly. The site is a source to interact with others of . Many have compared him to Cam Newton, the former No. It just so happened the coach of the youth football team was walking his dogs in the park at the same time. It is meant to have a bolt channel identical to an M1/M1A1 except that it has side pockets similar to a 1921/1928 receiver for weight reduction. doing the same so the new members know it's just educated spin on your part. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? Already stamped and ready to machine or build a dummy gun from it. Seller: Partridge Meadow Firearms LLC ( FFL) GA Sales: 282. 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. Interesting that at least one Richardson Ultimax M1928A1 has been completed and shipped out. I thought it would be like its always been for me like in high school or Little League where I could handle it. Also, the new Display ESF receivers have been further enhanced by having more finish machining work done to the interior. 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. I sure hope that this doesn't turn out to be "vaporware" because it's a good concept. And you have to put down a deposit! TGC LLC ", Richardson enrolled early at Florida, participating during bowl practices to close the 2019 season. Richardson was a latecomer to high-pressure football, having flip-flopped at receiver and quarterback early in his freshman season at Eastside High School in Gainesville, which hadnt had a winning season since 2008. First, Hewlett came to the next days session and helped Richardson with how he distributed his weight as he dropped back. Where it is not possible to fit gun parts, the receiver must be able to accept display parts that will make the gun appear to be complete. Price $22.95. For several years I have been offering my Display and Shop semi-finished receivers. I've been trying to decide just which Ultimax receiver to order, and now this food for thought. No machined options are available other than the Colt squared end actuator slot and M1 and M2 variations. Late in fall camp, coach Cedderick Daniels asked whether Richardson would be willing to play receiver. There are also some questions as to the markings and finish. Thompson spare parts can be purchased from Ohio Ordnance Works, PO Box 687, Chardon, OH. But can he do the "U.S. MODEL OF 1928A1" and the "NO." At the park, they would flip over fences, jump between picnic tables, even use a small playground suspension bridge that was about 10-15 feet in the air. Clear editor. As for the criticism about his accuracy, Richardson offers this: "My footwork was a little sloppy at times. But Richardson leaped into the air, his right arm fully extended behind him. He finished with 529 yards passing, 6 touchdowns, 5 interceptions and a completion percentage of 59.4, with 401 yards and another three scores rushing. 49 receptions, 396 receiving yards, 2 TDs. It is just too expensive to duplicate every single marking variation. He and his friends would run up walls and flip. 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. These two goals are mutually inconsistent, since the dummy buffer pilot is held in place by a set screw, that requires a thickened section (and a threaded hole) at the rear wall of the receiver. But neither Newton nor Allen ran a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash the way Richardson did at the combine in February. Darn. Add to Cart. 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. (lower case "o") in the case of AO manufactured guns.) He would be in line to compete with Jones for the starting quarterback job headed into the 2021 season. 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. But where Newton would take a. Discussing the Sooners' pro pipeline history; plus, OU just added a former Longhorn WR transfer. The whole "intent to manufacture" issue unfortunately might be there when all that's left is some clearance milling. Sign up now to stream "On The Clock" on ESPN+. Do not applythe flame to the barrel or grip mount.After the nose piece has completelycooled, try to unscrew the barrel by clamping the barrel in a large (6-inch) bench vise between blocks of soft wood and try to turn the receiver nose He had launched a high-arcing pass near the end of the University of Floridas pro day, a March workout in front of scouts from all 32 N.F.L. He threw a 75-yard touchdown pass in the game, too. But I dont get too discouraged at things like that. The feedback from quarterback coaches and offensive coordinators: work on his throwing mechanics, underneath routes and reading defenses. RICHARDSON LAUGHS NOW about hitting the roof with a throw at the Florida indoor practice facility during his pro day workout. Rumors that Stroud performed poorly on the leagues standardized cognitive test, the S2, have circulated in recent weeks. By Frank said that he believes the guns were blasted from those he observed but can't say for sure. He never sounded nervous or anxious, just a calm temper and mood, but he was assertive in what he said, Torrence said. Actually, more than one. Then misses the primary read. Doug Richardson Thompson Display Receiver? During his weekly news conference, Mullen used one play in the FAU game to show why he believed Richardson was not ready to start. Previously, any machining operation in the bolt channel which could not be completed was not done at all on the semi-finished receivers. Ultimax stands for the ultimate maximization possible of Thompson gun features that can be incorporated in an unrestricted semi-finished non-gun receiver. It also provides room for a urethane buffer. mnshooter Board Donor 2.3k Gender:Male Location:Minnesota Posted May 15, 2013 Anyone can read what you share. Powered by Invision Community. ", 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. "That's where Anthony blows the top off relative to his position group. Sign up for a new account in our community. I'd be leery of ordering one in the absence of a determination letter from the ATF Technology Branch. 20 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft on . The 2M2 receiver is my redesign of the 1921/1928 receiver with the trigger housing rail walls extended all the way to the back end of the receiver to increase rear end strength and the pilot hole sized like an M1 but in the 1921/1928 position. Anthony Richardsons N.F.L. Next, they went to programs around the country and asked for evaluations on what he needed to do better. The trigger housing rail walls are extended to the back like the 2M2. 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. Christian Jones played basketball with Richardson and watched him dunk for the first time -- in middle school. 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. As time went on, he wanted to do more than just backflips. Stick magazines were just short of locking in place. Leave it up to the buyer. If these can be produced within a reasonable time frame, I would be more than happy to order one. Napier points to Week 4 at Tennessee as a turning point. Doug's actuator handle required a special spacer to be fabricated so as to fit with Bob's receiver and dummy bolt. Reviews (0) I had to shorten the dummy pilot rod to fit into Bob's receiver, and I had to drill and tap the receiver for the set screw that fastens Doug's pilot rod. This was the only way I could have drilled the hole in the bolt for the ejector (without damaging the ejector threads in the receiver), since I had already had you install my parts kit barrel.

, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. What was most important was staying close to home and to his mother and brother. He had three touchdown runs and 274 total yards, completely resetting expectations after just one game. RICHARDSON HAD AN idea he would have to wait his turn to start at Florida, but it still hurt when reality hit. A few plays after he made the Odell Beckham catch, Richardson caught a slant for a touchdown. of some sort, it's an easy way to differentiate between the early early, early and late Savages. Again, this is. 2023 projection: 252 carries, 1,238 rushing yards, 9 TDs, 1 FUM. As it turned out with the Ultimax, receivers, this arrangement enabled me to finish the lock ramps, bolt, channel front end and the breech entry chamfer. I'm on the wait list for a Philly Ordnance receiver myself but I was curious about that other guy. 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. 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.". Levis, 23, has been flagged for being older than the others. He started working out with Denny Thompson, a private quarterback coach, after Richardsons high school coach flagged the teenager in the 10th grade. All models of trigger housings will fit on all models of receivers. It also says that it will accept Richardson's dummy buffer pilot kit. With the bolt in the closed position, I marked the location with a center punch through the ejector hole, then removed the dummy bolt and drilled a 1/4" hole in it to the right depth to clear the ejector. 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. The Models 2M2, 2MM, 2S, M2 and MS are available only in the Ultimax ESF configuration. 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. 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. ", On The Clock follows the journey of four top quarterback prospects throughout their final college football season and into the offseason as they prepare for the NFL Draft. I have made every model I offer. No Thompson ever left the factory with an abrasive (or bead) blasted surface. My new ESF receivers uses, a new style Display Pilot which enables the set screw to be moved forward, of the rivet area. Its like a lottery ticket, Jeremiah said in an interview. A modified M1 pilot and Richardson 2M2 Urethane Buffer are used for better recoil spring control and true buffering. The whole mechanism of a semi-auto Thompson is different to prevent it from being classified as a MG. Posted: 9/9/2012 8:40:38 AM EDT . Asking $3500.00, I can supply photos if interested. He and his coaches identified reasons why passes were inaccurate -- especially while he was on the run -- and the sequencing of throws became an emphasis. Allen is now a two-time All-Pro with the Buffalo Bills. Eastside already had a veteran transfer who came in to start, but nobody wanted Richardson to stand on the sideline, either, given his talent. The Texans own the 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and the experts are split over who they'll take. SOLD - $399.00 Shipping: $12.95 Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: No Returns Description: M1/M1A1 Thompson 80% machined receiver Receiver is fully contoured, from a solid steel bar. 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). "He wasn't worried about what anybody thought, he was trying to take his group and beat the other team. ESF receivers are available in two configurations. Brown eventually took a job as senior director of student-athlete development/alumni relations with the football program and became a mentor to Richardson. That kind of language unintentionally plays into a dehumanizing logic, said Ben Carrington, a sports sociologist and professor at the University of Southern California, adding that the term can be particularly fraught when used to describe African American quarterbacks, whose careers have historically been stunted by the racist beliefs of white team owners and coaches that they could not grasp the technical elements of the position. And then scrambles around and runs, and everyone thinks, 'What a spectacular play.'". 1928A1 THOMPSON FIRING PIN NEW. I believe the only reason Auto-Ordnance accepted orders inside the United States was the profit margin was quite a bit higher on these sales. If the dummy actuator handle is assembled in the forward position (to show a closed dummy bolt), that would leave an extraneous hole, and maybe part of an open slot, visible on the top of the receiver. Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? The Seattle Seahawks selected Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the No. defense, Richardson will first need to face down that label. Still, he was nowhere near consistent enough to be considered a top prospect. I am not trying to rain on anyones parade with this. the subject remains unresolved. I had a lot to work on and perfect.". He saw a group of younger kids training clear across the way. Richardson says he can do most of the markings, but not the serial number. The term "Savage Commercial Thompson" is a collector term. Jim. Thompson Center Venture II 6.5 Creedmoor. I think his experience was a little bit of a microcosm of our teams experience.. This combination enables an M1 or M1A1 bolt, modified to have a top mounted bolt handle with one of my kits, to be used for simple and more reliable (especially with blanks) slam fire operation. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The markings I apply to my WW2 1928A1 receivers are neither pure Savage nor pure Auto-Ordnance. Anthony Richardson demonstrates his leaping ability on the basketball court by taking off from the free throw line to dunk. Sounds good. "I know 50% completion percentage is not great so of course I'm working to get better," he said. They, too, have a marvelous catalog filled with incredible goodies. Category: NON-GUNS. Actually, I would like to be wrong on this.