Reproduction Snail Drum - progress

[DonVoigt]

GT and I have written at various times over the last year about getting the Numrich reproduction luger snail drum or trommel magazine to work.

Few, if any, work out of the box when received.

After much trial, error, re-trial, modification and hard work and patience in general, GT has achieved a working magazine with his up front modifications to an as-received(from Numrich) drum.

He and I sent the drum I bought last spring/summer back and forth about 4 times, each time zeroing in on the problem areas.

Yesterday I received a fresh off the GT line, re-worked Numrich drum, and I'm happy to say it worked first time without a hitch!

I'll let GT comment on as many of the details as he wants.

But at the range today, a 32 round mag "dump" went without a hitch!

You can tell a "GT" re-worked mag by the marking shown below.

These drums are pretty much exact copies of the 2nd type and work as the original, they are not serial numbered nor maker marked, and are of a little lighter gage steel.

In order for a drum to function well, not only does the drum have to be up to snuff, but so does the pistol. If the pistol is not reliable -100%- with the 8 round magazines- it will not be reliable with the drum mag.

Ammo is also important, both the loading(115g Winchester White box is reliable), but the OAL can't be too long either.

Here is what the drum and its marking look like.

And firing 32 rounds from a luger without reloading is really a cool experience!