Is it Real?

John Sabato · 05-21-2004, 11:58 AM

Albert!... please look again.

This snail drum is a reproduction that has parts missing, it is not genuine.

It has a slot on the right side of the mag tube, and a magazine button. Real TM-08 drums are not slotted, but simply have a hole on the right top side of the tube to catch the spring loaded plunger that keeps the follower from escaping.

This photo shows a genuine (and functional) snaildrum photo inset on part of the auction photo that compares the two...the genuine drum has no slot or follower button...

I think the "buy it now" price is a little steep for a reproduction with irreplaceable parts missing. I have emailed the seller to advise him of what he is really selling.

05-21-2004, 11:58 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Albert!... please look again. This snail drum is a reproduction that has parts missing, it is not genuine. It has a slot on the right side of the mag tube, and a magazine button. Real TM-08 drums are not slotted, but simply have a hole on the right top side of the tube to catch the spring loaded plunger that keeps the follower from escaping. This photo shows a genuine (and functional) snaildrum photo inset on part of the auction photo that compares the two...the genuine drum has no slot or follower button... I think the "buy it now" price is a little steep for a reproduction with irreplaceable parts missing. I have emailed the seller to advise him of what he is really selling. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*