The Maxim suppressor was made of steel.
Suppressor
Sometimes it will.
Yes, in general a suppressor can increase rate of fire by 50-100 rounds/ minute.
You have to make one
If you have the time and money, you'd need to make a suppressor from scratch, since the average Thompson was not able to fit a suppressor.
Usually suppressors can be screwed on, so there should be notches to screw it on.
YES! Any firearm that doesn't use a suppressor (silencer) will have a loud sound.
By allowing the gases to expand in a controlled fashion.
No there is nothing like that.There is a pistol and a automatic hand gun Glock.
Depends on the suppressor. Many are made to be taken apart, soaked in solvent, brushed, and reassembled.
Many books have been written on the subject. Your local library or gun shop should have one or two.