Hi cushy,
Some time ago, John at PFCGUK offered genuine 50rd drums which he'd modified to fit and work in MGC Thompsons. They were expensive, about £200 if I remember correctly as they are rare. I don't know how well they operated though.
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Cerwyn
Hobby collector of Replica model guns and Militaria.
also member of Living History Reenactment Groups.