wwl Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Do any of you know if anyone is now manufacturing a nice reproduction F.B.I. hardcase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob@rat-tat-tat Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) WWL, I make reproduction cases! I've been making them since 1975. Go to www.photobucket.com/rat-tat-tat-cases and select slide show in the upper right corner. You'll see examples of all of the Thompson cases that I make. For details, options available and/or a price list, sent me an email. Bob@rat-tat-tat.com Here are some photos: http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq248/r...at/100_2157.jpg http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq248/r...at/100_2175.jpg http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq248/r...aseexterior.jpg Regards! Bob Edited April 12, 2009 by Bob@rat-tat-tat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Bob Wow!! Very nice cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob@rat-tat-tat Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Bob Wow!! Very nice cases. Thanks, Lancer! I HAVE been doing this awhile... :blink: By the way, my oldest son has a really nice old Lincoln. A '60s something, with the rear suicide doors...it's pretty cool. It's all original, including the interior, BUT it has been modified with hydraulics (or something?) so he can "hop" it. It's pretty comical when he pulls into a gas station and lowers the frame onto the pavement! He gets alot of stares...but that may be because of his neck to wrist tattoos and his spiked, jet black (and sometimes, pink) hair. He's a disabled vet (Army), a college grad, the QA manager for an aircraft overhaul facility, a skydiver, LOVES full-auto guns and cars! Not married, and NO kids. His long-time, really cute girlfriend is, incidentally, a tattoo artist. Go figure kids today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) By the way, my oldest son has a really nice old Lincoln. A '60s something, with the rear suicide doors...it's pretty cool. It's all original, including the interior, BUT it has been modified with hydraulics (or something?) so he can "hop" it. It's pretty comical when he pulls into a gas station and lowers the frame onto the pavement! He gets alot of stares...but that may be because of his neck to wrist tattoos and his spiked, jet black (and sometimes, pink) hair. He's a disabled vet (Army), a college grad, the QA manager for an aircraft overhaul facility, a skydiver, LOVES full-auto guns and cars! Not married, and NO kids. His long-time, really cute girlfriend is, incidentally, a tattoo artist. Go figure kids today... Bob Like Thompsons, the 61-67 Lincoln Continentals were very special. Basically hand built, Ford sold them for about $6500 (when Chevy's sold for about $2k) and lost money on every one they sold. My 67 convertible got more comments than any other car I ever owned. It's the only one I can say I really miss. Back to your cases, do any of them incorporate room for a C drum? Edited April 12, 2009 by Lancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob@rat-tat-tat Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 By the way, my oldest son has a really nice old Lincoln. A '60s something, with the rear suicide doors...it's pretty cool. It's all original, including the interior, BUT it has been modified with hydraulics (or something?) so he can "hop" it. It's pretty comical when he pulls into a gas station and lowers the frame onto the pavement! He gets alot of stares...but that may be because of his neck to wrist tattoos and his spiked, jet black (and sometimes, pink) hair. He's a disabled vet (Army), a college grad, the QA manager for an aircraft overhaul facility, a skydiver, LOVES full-auto guns and cars! Not married, and NO kids. His long-time, really cute girlfriend is, incidentally, a tattoo artist. Go figure kids today... Bob Like Thompsons, the 61-67 Lincoln Continentals were very special. Basically hand built, Ford sold them for about $6500 (when Chevy's sold for about $2k) and lost money on every one they sold. My 67 convertible got more comments than any other car I ever owned. It's the only one I can say I really miss. Back to your cases, do any of them incorporate room for a C drum? Lancer, The only original case built that could hold a "C" drum was the sales sample, or "Indiana" case. Only a very few of these were made and even fewer were made to hold a "C" drum. I do offer the "C" drum option on my reproduction "Indiana" cases, at no extra charge. Regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrt4me Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Bob, I viewed all the photos of your various cases, and I'm interested in prices for the FBI, Police and Indiana cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob@rat-tat-tat Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Bob, I viewed all the photos of your various cases, and I'm interested in prices for the FBI, Police and Indiana cases. Contact me directly at Bob@rat-tat-tat.com and I'll send you a price list and spec sheet. Thanks! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Great case, I just bought a 21 overstamp today sans case. I think yours will do just fine. Please bear in mind that my wallet is a little brusied right now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Sniper Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Well heck you are in great shape if your wallet is only bruised after that purchase lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdave2441 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hey Bob, Are those 20 or 30 rounders displayed in your case? That case is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob@rat-tat-tat Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hey Bob, Are those 20 or 30 rounders displayed in your case? That case is beautiful. Thanks for the compliment! Original FBI and Police cases ONLY have compartments for 20rd. mags., and of course a 50rd drum. Thirty rd. mags didn't appear until WWII, and original cases are all pre-WWII. My cases are reproductions/replicas of the originals. I believe the Kahr cases for the semis will hold 30rd. mags. Hope this helps! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 The only original case built that could hold a "C" drum was the sales sample, or "Indiana" case. Only a very few of these were made and even fewer were made to hold a "C" drum. I do offer the "C" drum option on my reproduction "Indiana" cases, at no extra charge. Regards, Bob Bob With the C drum option, can anything else be fitted in the Indiana case? My Tommy is a WW2 Bridgeport police gun so XXX mags would be appropriate. What I would really like is for the case to hold one each, C drum, L drum, XXX mag and a XX mag. I doubt this is possible but I thought I would ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Bob With the C drum option, can anything else be fitted in the Indiana case? My Tommy is a WW2 Bridgeport police gun so XXX mags would be appropriate. What I would really like is for the case to hold one each, C drum, L drum, XXX mag and a XX mag. I doubt this is possible but I thought I would ask. Bob I found this pic of a case and gun G.H. had for sale a couple of years ago. The case is rather unique. G.H. stated that it was custom made for the Muncie, Indiana P.D. in 1946. The case is very tightly packed even without a XXX mag. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/Lancer1717/Board%20pics/9115-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLansky Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I purchased a reproduction hard case from Bob. the price was fair, the quality of the case was outstanding and Bob kept me advised as to his progress on the case all the way through the process. I have received numerous compliments on the case. I strongly recommend Bob to anyone interested in a reproduction Thompson hard case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Bob, is making a deluxe Indiana for me as we speak, will show some pictures when I receive it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob@rat-tat-tat Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I purchased a reproduction hard case from Bob. the price was fair, the quality of the case was outstanding and Bob kept me advised as to his progress on the case all the way through the process. I have received numerous compliments on the case. I strongly recommend Bob to anyone interested in a reproduction Thompson hard case. DL, THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS! It was a pleasure making a case for you. I hope you enjoy it for years to come. Regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdave2441 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hey Bob, Can you tell me how your cases account for the cocking knob? Does the Thompson just teeter or does the case address the knob? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruuth Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Hey Bob, Can you tell me how your cases account for the cocking knob? Does the Thompson just teeter or does the case address the knob? Thanks! Cool. A question I can answer. Look at the rear sights. There are two "wings" on either side the gun rests on these, and a barrel support. Look inside the case and you will see a leather strip on one side where they go. The wings should be right there at the height of the knob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob@rat-tat-tat Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Hey Bob, Can you tell me how your cases account for the cocking knob? Does the Thompson just teeter or does the case address the knob? Thanks! Cool. A question I can answer. Look at the rear sights. There are two "wings" on either side the gun rests on these, and a barrel support. Look inside the case and you will see a leather strip on one side where they go. The wings should be right there at the height of the knob Kruuth. You're correct. The gun is "snug as a bug" resting on the rear sight. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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