Ezra Hawthorne Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 While discussing the topic of Wild Bunch categories the other day, someone mentioned seeing a Ruger 10/22 rifle modified to look like a Thompson somewhere online. I looked it up and while it appears the website what sold the conversion kits is no longer active, I did find a few pictures and even a video of our own @Jed I. Knight, SASS #36423 using one: I like the iconic look of the Thompson and would love to own one of these or the genuine Auto Ordnance reproduction. With a new .22 category created due to the ammo shortage, this seems like a more affordable way to participate in Wild Bunch matches. I can't find any of the kits for sale online and only the magazines show up on Gunbroker so i'm curious if anybody else here has one and what you think of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I'm sorry, but when did Thompsons(and lookalikes) or semi-auto become "Wild Bunch" acceptable ? ..... maybe I missed something .... ...... I understand the .22 thing .......... but a 1921/1927 firearm is a bit too far "out there" for my understanding ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 15 minutes ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: I'm sorry, but when did Thompsons(and lookalikes) or semi-auto become "Wild Bunch" acceptable ? ..... maybe I missed something .... They aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Maybe for Zoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderRiverCowboy Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I prefer the real one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 The list from the movie "The Wild Bunch". I don't see any .22's mentioned. Oh wait....Wild Bunch shooting doesn't allow most of these either....Never Mind 1 Handguns 1.1 Colt M1911/Star Model B 1.2 Single Action Army 1.3 Colt New Service 1.4 Smith & Wesson Model 10 1.5 Enfield No.2 Mk.I* 1.6 Luger P08 2 Rifles & Carbines 2.1 Springfield M1903A3 2.2 Springfield M1903 2.3 Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine 2.4 Winchester Model 1892 2.5 Sharps 1874 Rifle 2.6 Mauser Model 1936 3 Shotguns 3.1 Winchester Model 1897 3.2 Winchester Model 1912 3.3 Single Barrel Shotgun 3.4 Double-Barreled Shotgun 4 Machine Gun 4.1 Browning M1917 5 Grenade 5.1 Mk 2 hand grenade (probable) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 The last reproduction I saw on Gunbroker sold for $1,250. That was when gun prices were reasonable a couple years back. Green Mountain used to make this in a 22LR that really set off the kit. https://www.gmriflebarrel.com/productimage.php?product_id=378 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed I. Knight, SASS #36423 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 It’s a fun plinker for sure! And, I have the real deal to go along with it https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlbFSyp72Z/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 I don't think any of us have real ones, they're all modern-made long barreled semi-autos. Yeah, my finger's on the trigger - if it goes bang, the bullet ain't leaving the place, so if it hits someone, they're trespassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezra Hawthorne Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 Since they don't seem to be in production anymore it seems like by this point the .45 Thompson would be the same price as a converted Ruger 10/22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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