BAMABOY Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 This is my first post ...I'm looking for any suggestions you might have for locating a .22 LR replica of the Thompson ....looking for a light, fun and inexpensive weapon to shoot Id appreciate any suggestions anyone has ...I know they are rare / difficult to find thanks in advance for your replies Bamaboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencen Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 where are you located? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Inexpensive.. Then you will be in the semi auto 1927 a3 category. Look at GunBroker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppgcowboy Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Not much in fully auto Thompson that is inexpensive anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMABOY Posted May 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 I'm located in Ocala,FL ....middle of the state any help is appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 I was thinking the full auto Auto-Ordnance Corporation, West Hurley, New York, .22 caliber submachine guns were generally priced in the 10K to 11K price range. I was also under the impression this variation was not the most reliable rimfire submachine gun. However, I have heard Dan Block can work his magic on this product should one be found for sale. Please correct me if I am mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) Makes me wonder a bit. I too have had the fascination of shooting a .22 Thompson. I lusted after a few .22 FA guns. Eventually I ended up using a Black Dog kit in my 1928 - and it works well. Super fast. But - for the money of buying a West Hurley made Thompson that shoots ONLY .22, you might consider a West Hurley Thompson that shoots both .22 w/conversion as well as .45ACP. I agree the .22 should be available around or less than $12K. There was one recently on GB. But a Westie in .45 could be had for about $6K more for starters if you look around. Add a kit and you are in business! Edited May 20, 2021 by giantpanda4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawk64 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Do you have contact info for black dog? I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Sorry, I do not. Someone here might. I think they are no longer making the kit, but they do come available every so often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Do you have contact info for black dog? I'm in.http://blackdogmachinellc.net/ They sold the initial .22 conversion kits and then stopped. I do not believe they have any interest in making them again, but you could always ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shattered Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 I know this is an old topic but I was thinking of selling one of those. What do they go for these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawksnest Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 I was thinking the full auto Auto-Ordnance Corporation, West Hurley, New York, .22 caliber submachine guns were generally priced in the 10K to 11K price range. I was also under the impression this variation was not the most reliable rimfire submachine gun. However, I have heard Dan Block can work his magic on this product should one be found for sale. Please correct me if I am mistaken. Totally agree TD. Not at all reliable. Mine kept blowing out the extractor and the back half of the .22 rim. Sold it with a warning. I would buy a full auto .45 and a .22 caliber conversion kit if I wanted to be able to shoot ,22 LR, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shattered Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 You’re right, they shoot fast. I added some weight to the bolt and slowed it down some. Really could use some steel on the bottom of that bolt like Merles’ kit has. Never blew out an extractor but has popped a rim with the bolt bounce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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