Reproduction Snail Drum - progress

[G.T.]

Hi to all! Don pretty much has described where we are currently at in a nutshell! But, what little I have to add is as following....
At this point, I have G.T. revised the few customers drums I had in for repair, and have not yet received any range test reports, although, during bench testing, some have tried ammo OTHER than WW 115 ball target / range ammo, and so far, it simply won't work?... And to be truthful, we don't know why?.... All we can really track is OAL, and we feel that it has a lot to do with reliable drum function.. As well as reliable luger function...
I have sent the first five G.T. marked revised drums back to Numrich, and will follow with 10 more at the end of this next week! Followed by approx. 35 more end of May.... When we hit our stride we would like to be cranking out 50 G.T. Revised drums a month, but this might be hard to hit... just too many things that have to be done... Anyway, Don will be posting a picture and short description of the Drum loader assist strut so that you can see what it looks like and maybe how it functions as well....That's how its rolling here.... Best to all, til....lat'r....GT...

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by G.T.

When we hit our stride we would like to be cranking out 50 G.T. Revised drums a month...

Wow! Does Numrich really have that many 'on-hand'???

It all sounds really cool, but I've never seen a drum except in pictures...Do you have a pic of one installed, so those of us who've never seen one can get an idea of its relative size???

[G.T.]

Hi Rich, yes, it would seem there are a lot of them to revise?...I am on a single drum to drum agreement, but my welding and black oxide refinishing sources are set up to do fifty at one time for efficiency, and also an attractive and all important qty. price break? Going to be interesting to see if I can deliver?.......best to all, til...lat'r....GT....

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by G.T.

Hi Rich, yes, it would seem there are a lot of them to revise?

Gerry, is Numrich selling these in two different listings??? With your revision, and without???

This is the only listing I could find -

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/980980.htm

Luger P-08 Snail Drum Set

The snail drum is undoubtedly the most hard-to-find accessory for the Luger P-08 pistol, as well as the most expensive. Original snail drums typically sell for a minimum of $1,000.00 or more in fairly poor condition. We are now offering a brand new snail drum set, which features an exact copy of the original Type II 32 round 9mm snail drum with blued finish and period markings. The set includes a 32 round 9mm snail drum, loading tool (necessary when loading the 9mm rounds), and an English reprint of the original 1917 German instructional manual. CLICK HERE TO READ A SPECIAL MESSAGE REGARDING THESE SNAIL DRUMS Note: The snail drums are not sold individually.

Snail Drum Magazine, 9mm, 32 Round & Loading Tool Set Can not be shipped to DC, NJ, MA (NY, MD, CA, CO, CT ,HI Restrictions apply )

Our Price: $399.95

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Wow! Does Numrich really have that many 'on-hand'???

It all sounds really cool, but I've never seen a drum except in pictures...Do you have a pic of one installed, so those of us who've never seen one can get an idea of its relative size???

Found a picture for you.

LP08andaccessories-2.jpg

[Eugen]

Wow, what an exciting accessory. Hats off to GT and those assisting on this project.This is on my wish list!

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by kurusu

Found a picture for you.

Thanks for the pic!

I was interested to read in SAOTW that the 1918 Bergman MP181 also used this drum magazine.