How much are they going for now?

I hope a Thompson aficionado will step in here and give better info, but I think a LOT depends on the condition (obviously) and the make and date of the drum. IIRC, the most recently made Auto-Ordnance drums are in the $600-1000 range while I've seen some guys asking upwards of $2000 for a Colt.

While on the subject of "L" mags (50s), how about the "C" mags? (100 rounders). Worth much? Scott

A friend of a friend got an auto ordnance Thompson a few (4?) years ago (which his wife STILL doesn't know about), and had me get him a 50-rd drum for it. I paid $200 for one made in the '30s in like-new condition. He'd have a heart attack if he knew what it's worth now, LOL. I remember seeing an ad for a 100-rd drum going for $1200 or so.

50 rounders are going for 500+ 100 rounders are going for about 1200+ depening on who made em.

Anything less than $500 for a reproduction 50 round drum would be a good deal. Generally they are about $500-$650, but for a New York 50 round drum, these are running between $650-$1100. Of course, it all depends on condition. The 100 round drums are a different story. The original Colt 100 round drums run between $3000-$5000. If you find one in good condition less than $2500, buy it. The reproduction 100 round drums have been running between $800-$1200. This may sound like a good deal, but you would consider yourself extremely lucky if you found a reproduction 100 round drum that actually worked.

YIPPIE!!!I ve GOT a 50 AND i can get a 100 for about 800$!!!!!! HOW can I tell if my 50 is a reproduction?

HOW can I tell if my 50 is a reproduction? ANYONE?????

ANYONE??????

Yeah, an $800 paper weight. The simpliest way is to look at the drum from the back and if the center (core) is hollow then its an original. If its solid then its a reproduction.