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And if they do, hopefully they will be glad to volunteer the information.

They will if they’re enterprising.

And then you can incorporate their answer in this post.

And if they don’t volunteer the information I might get PO’d and box them.

I have seen and held one of these guns. They seem to have real nice fit and finish, as I recall. If I can locate the gent who owns it, I’ll send you some pictures.

I have had the fortune of having a volunteer thompson. It is not a commando, it is supposedly a prototype. The Receiver is round, not square, the bolt has no charging handle, you have to reach into the chamber area and pull the bolt back by hand, pretty easy to do. The serial number starts with EXP, Experimental?

I have a Voluteer Mark 45. I am trying to locate a manual. If anyone can help or point me in the right direction I would appreciate the help.

I just purchased a volunteer arms commando 45 with two 30rd clips for $300.This rifle is awesome!Does anyone have or know where i can buy a forearm pistol grip for this?Also i no that the M3 mags work in theses guns if you use a dremel and grind a half moon shape in the mag retaining hole.

I just purchased a volunteer arms commando 45 with two 30rd clips for $300.This rifle is awesome!Does anyone have or know where i can buy a forearm pistol grip for this?Also i no that the M3 mags work in theses guns if you use a dremel and grind a half moon shape in the mag retaining hole.

I have spare manual to send if anyone wants one. Also have a vertical pistol grip and stock for sale. The grip is plastic, and has been painted, but paint will remove easily. The stock is woood, in good shape, but does not fit my M5. apparently there was modification as to mounts on different models. I am looking for a sling that will fit my M5. Anyone try to buy one? Would appreciate any help. Incidently, Numrich has mags for 19.95 for the .45 cal. They also need a slight half moon on top of original retaining hole. Work great

Does any one know where I may be able to find one of these guns? Or a little more about the history of it?

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I have a couple of sten 30 round clips and the weapon does not feed correctly, I get a lot of jams, is there anything I can do to make them feed better? Are there any better clips available?

Uhmmm,I have an uncle who used to run a gunshop. He was a local rep for the co. I haven’t seen him in at least a couple of years. But, I can remember sitting in the floor, and watching him put one of these things together. Then, we went out and ho’ed the ‘baccer. ‘Baccer was big, back then.
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They were in a metal building on the left past bull run road out clinton hwy.The building is yellow in a right hand curve. I worked for Overnite transportation and we would make pickups and del there.

I recently bought a “Commando Mark I”, in .30 cal with a fixed shoulder stock and two hand grips. The stock is aluminum. The receiver was made by Plainfield and the barrel is unmarked. Anyone have or know where I can find a manual for this?
Thanks.
Phil

so you’re the one that bought that , the only part of your volunteer enterprises m1 that is actually made by volunteer enterprises is the stock , volunteer enterprises made 3 different kinds of stocks for the m1

the commando I which is what you have

the commando II which didn’t have a butt stock

and the commando IV which was basically the same as the commando I but with a detachable butt stock .

so as far as a manual you just need a plainfield m1 manual .

if anyone is interested I’ve made a web site dedicated to the Volunteer Commando line full of any information I could find online , it can be seen at http://www.freewebs.com/grungebag/

I used a sling from a ak47, or a sks rifle, it fits my MARK III perfect it attached to the original sling loops with a spring like connector that came with the sling.

Hi all-
I just bought a MKIII to go along with my MKI. I noticed on the other board a post by BOBBY ROWE on December 05, 2008….”Anyone need a tear down of the Commando Mark III APC .45 i will be glad to E-mail one to you free of charge. Also have a copy of the book that came with the gun and will E-mail it also free to you.”
I would sure like to have this info. Anyone know who Bobby is and how to get ahold of him???
Thanks.

can anyone help me locate a firing pin for my commando mark3

does anybody know where i can buy a firing pin for my commando mark3….

My old owners manual vies the address of Voulunteer Enterprises, Inc. as p.o. Box 12198 Clinton Hwy. Knoxville, Tenn. 37912

Sam,

Sounds like you have an old American Eagle circa 1968 or so. It operates more like an M-3 greasegun than the Commandos. BTW they can be made full auto with a bit of file work on the sear.

“BTW they can be made full auto with a bit of file work on the sear.”

Another way to say that is “You can have your life ruined and spend years in federal prison with a little file work on the sear.” Don’t do it.

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I recently acquired one of these with no stock at all. If anyone can point me in the direction of a stock I would be grateful. I am also in need of mags for this. If anyone has anything that would be helpful to a new owner of these please contact me.

Thank you

dacajuntimATyahoo.com

If any of you are interested in the background of the patent number you see on the side of your Volunteer Commando carbine check out this site. You may have to cut and paste…maybe not…hope it works for you…
Phil

http://www.google.com/patents?id=tUMwAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&lpg=PA1&dq=patent+3695143&source=bl&ots=XAZvXsQK2K&sig=SsvaPyjEfWBz9SVNXGB3Ffz03g8&hl=en&ei=if2hSZB9pNQwpf6IxQs&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result#PPA1,M1

That’s neat. Thanks!

I resently saw a Commando mark 45 with stainless barrel.What years was this made. Whats the value?

Interesting. Was it definitely stainless? I know that at some point there were models (not sure if it was the Mark 45 or another model) that had the option of hard chrome or nickel-plating.

It looks maybe more like a gray satin finish. Maybe nickel.Let me know what you think. What kind of value? Thanks

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Is it this one on Gun Broker?
Auction # 123547867

No: this is a locally owned gun.I was just trying to find out a little info on it and maybe its value.I saw the GB one,that seems like a fair price,or not?

To me that’s high. But then again, others on this board may have different opinions.

Im not real familar with these guns or ther values but sure wouldnt mine finding a deal on one.

I own a Volunteer Enterprise Commando Mark III 45 cal Tommy Gun. I purchased it years ago and have fired maybe 200 rounds from it. It has two 10 round clips and one 30 round clip. Can’t say I have any complaints of it. But I don’t have an owners manual for it and would like to find one. If anyone can be of help it would be deeply appreciated.

I’ve been looking at two of these Mark III’s in the local area.One is fully operational and over priced at $595.00. The other is missing the bolt and the buttstock. That dealer’s looking for $200.00 and with cash would probably be very amenable to seeing it “go away”. There’s a local gun show here on March 7th. Are the parts from different models interchangeable? If these are worth the time, I’ll look for a used one at the show and get the parts gun for less than $200.00. Any constructive opinions on this?

What is a Volunteer Arms Commando MkIII in stone mint condition with both grips and mag in the original box going for nowadays? Thanks

Fritz

What was the last year of production on these guns?

To the best of my knowledge production stopped in the late 90’s

Hey Dan-
I found a MKIII owners manual a while ago somewhere online. It’s not much…only five pages long. Reply with your email address and I’ll send you the pdf.
Phil

So I purchased a stock for mine as it didnt have one when I got it. Anyways it came with nothing but wood. No hardware no but plate or whatever it is called. Anyone know where I can get these part for it at? Or what size screws I need to attach it to the receiver?

Thanks

Brian,
I found this posting at http://txwzk.blogspot.com/2005/01/tennessee-volunteer-arms-commando-mk.html.
“Volunteer Enterprises manufactured the Commando Mark III Carbine in Knoxville, Tennessee, from 1969 to 1976. These semiauto blowback weapons look very much like the 1928 Thompson submachine gun. After 1978 Volunteer Enterprises became Commando Arms. In 98 percent condition, your Tommy Gun lookalike should command $500.”

Brian & Fritz,
I found this posting at http://txwzk.blogspot.com/2005/01/tennessee-volunteer-arms-commando-mk.html.
“Volunteer Enterprises manufactured the Commando Mark III Carbine in Knoxville, Tennessee, from 1969 to 1976. These semiauto blowback weapons look very much like the 1928 Thompson submachine gun. After 1978 Volunteer Enterprises became Commando Arms. In 98 percent condition, your Tommy Gun lookalike should command $500.”

Im looking for parts for the Volunteer Arms Commanod. Specifically the firing pin and vertical fore grip.

I have a Commando 45 which is a 45 cal.made by Volunteer Enterprises shooting 45 auto ammo.The serial number is 61793.It has the military Thompson stock and butt plate.I have 2 clips holding 30.The barrel and receiver appear to be chrome or nickel.I had fired the Thompson 45 in the service.Of course it was full automatic and would climb if the trigger was held too long.I would sell but haven’t advertised.

I wouls be interested in talking with you. You can reach me at 810-338-8482

TO Neil Carico: You can also email me at bkrause@centurytel.net or call the number in the above post. Thanks

I have a neighbor who has a mark III commando, he needs a sear for the weapon, he bought it used and the previous owner had tried to file the sear down and screwed it up. Do you know who sells them or would a thompson sear work in the weapon?

I would be interested in buying your weapon Neil, my email is revenge_of_zeus@yahoo.com

Just stopped at a local gun shop. He has a Commando MarkIV.The barrel and reciever is chrome.The guy behind the counter claimed they produce a handful of these that were chrome.Any truth to this?It came from a estate sale and the owner claimed this as fact.

I just purchased a Commando Mark 45 w/pistol grip. I am looking for a manual or copy of a manual. I see Dan listed that he owns one with 10 rounds magazines. That would be interesting to find one magazine. The one I purchased has a 30 round magazine. Any help with locating a manual would be appreciated.
sarzak@netwurx.net

Keep your eyes open at gun shows. I have seen and purchased some ten and thirty round 45cal clips there and they all work flawlessly.

Hey Rick-
Check out auction #8715007 at Auctionarms.com. It closes on 3/29.
Phil

WHERE CAN I FIND MAGAZINES/CLIPS THAT WILL WORK IN A COMMANDO MARK 45?

I need a firing pin or damage non-firing gun for parts.

Jerry: the Mark 45 uses Thompson submachinegun magazines. They go for $30 or so. Do a Google search. HTH.

Looking for magazine for the volunteer commando… Have aquired a rifle thru a friend and the clips are missing need clips to check function of weapon anyone have any answers for me it would be greately appreciated

I don’t know about your commando but mine uses old M-3 grease gun clips which are totally different from a 1928 Thompson clip. Mine had a reciever “boot” that the clip slips in to whereas a Thompson does not (have the boot). The picture at the top of this thread is the same as the little flyer which came with the weapon that I had and also thows the “boot”{ where the clip is inserted into.

Need to know if the barrel on a mark 45 has the same thread pattern as a GI barrel.
Thanks

I have a Volunteer Commando Mark III with 2-30 round magazines that I’m thinking about selling. If someone would like to make me an offer it might help me to decide what to do. It’s in very nice condition and I can email pictures. Email me at LikeToWin77@yahoo.com, I’m in the Orlando area. Make sure you put Commando in the subject box so I don’t delete.

know someone with commando mk lll,#03177. was it used in vietnam. supposed to have been, never heard of it myself. fairly good condition. how are the prices on these, and are they still legal,

I am looking to buy a used Commano, not working.

dan, I doubt that any commandos were used in Vietnam. Perhaps a orignal Thompson leftover from post WWII

I can assure you Commando’s were not used in Vietnam. Commando’s could not sustain the heavy use for combat action.

i’m about to go shooting with the mklll. what was it’s purpose if not for war!. a 3000 serial # is pretty low. does that help the price any. i would like to buy it but don’t have any idea for how much. any input would be helpful. thanks

What your willing to oay is how much it is worth. But, collectors value, maybe $700.00 in todays market.

The purpose, if you look at its old ads, is to replicate a Thompson. But it isnt a military grade, it is a recreation grade. There are many war-style firearms that are made substandard to military specs, but are use for recreation

I’ve seen and handled both the Volunteer and the Auto Ordnance (made by the original maker)models. It’s kind of the difference between the local prom queen and Miss Texas, er, Tenessee. The heft and construction of the A/O say “combat weapon”.They should engrave on the buttstock, “when empty, impact this side toward enemy.” Just my $.02

Im still lokking for parts or one to buy

I obtain Mark 45 and I need drawings on the trigger/action or complete break down. Plus where can I find parts for this firearm?

I have a Mark 45 and I need drawings on the trigger/action or complete break down. Plus where can I find parts for this firearm?

I have a Mark 45 and I need drawings on the trigger/action or complete break down. Plus where can I find parts for this firearm? Is there another firearm which use basic design, please advise.

Hank,

Parts are hard to find for these guns.

Do you want to sell yours?

Rick,
I’d be interested in selling mine. If you’d like to get in touch email me at: dmuscato@roadrunner.com

Dan… Check your email

does anyone know where I can get an extractor for my mark 3. (so i can shoot more than 1 round at a time)If it helps serial#08370.Email at missouri_mule200120002000@yahoo.com

I Have a Mark 111 45 Cal. In Good Condition Would Like to Know what Its worth Maybe Gonna Sell Needs Clip

Bob,

Mark III’s have been going for 400-500

Dont get caught in that misconception because something isnt easy to find that its value goes up.

The quality of on these guns, brand new, were poor.

They were cheap substitutes because original Thompsons were expensive.

Mike,

Finding mags are easy, finding parts is hard.

You and I have too options;

Either sell our guns to someone needing parts.

Or seek another one.

does anyone know of how to disassemble the mk 45 commando? Or have a spare manual? My father-in-law purchaced it july 26th in Waco tx at a gun show. have fired it since and I am trying to clean it. any help would be appreciated. Thanks

It does not have to be disassembled in any hard fashion. Renove the back butt plate on the receiver with a allen screw driver, and remove the bolt, spring. Clean any area reachable with standard cleaning rods.

Rick
thank you for the reply.If anyone wants to buy mine let me know. It is in 70 percent condition.the only thing wrong with it is the extractor and i have 2 mags for it.

Mike, email me with a price, we can go from there.

leekunedo@gmail.com

thanks rick , i’ll tell my father-in-law today!

Ok, it will not be a issue for me to buy another one. After all, what I need is a firing pin for the one I currently own. Mine is in great condition, minus the pin.

This said, buying another would have me remove its pin, and get it duplicated, thus in the long run, I’ll own two.

I am not really looking to own two, but it will be a perk.

My brother is a firearms dealer, as such, I am aware of potential value of firearms.

In short, I am looking for a fair deal on one.

I have a Mark 45 in perfect condition. If anyone is interested in buying you can e-mail for futher infor. roycwilson@att.net

Roy, email on the way.

I’m looking for a front sight for a commando mark III

need firing pin for a mark III 45 commando
email at king5g@netzero.com

hi i have recently bought a commando mark III just wonderin if any one had any info on how to clean it as i dont have a manual