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larryejoh
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by larryejoh »
What are the carriage bolts, machine screws, wood screws and the lag bolts made out of on a 55 Thompson? Is it silicon bronze or brass?
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LancerBoy
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by LancerBoy »
In 1955 most likely they would have been brass. If you are replacing fasteners, I suggest using silicon bronze today.
Andreas
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larryejoh
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by larryejoh »
Thanks
Larry