Author Topic: What Do I Call It? (Read 876 times)

Mouskie · « **on:** January 29, 2003, 09:34:33 PM »

Begging your indulgence for a moment. Just bought a Thompson, as follows: 16-inch blue barrel, synthetic Monte Carlo style stock (black), in .223 at a gun show. Barrel new in box, stock/forend switched from an existing new gun in another caliber. Only model ID on barrel says "Super 16". Assembled: $575.

Just what in hey do I call this bastardized weapon? And did I get hurt on price? I need enlightenment. P.S. Sure cuddles nice -- no more holding a cast iron deer rifle at arm's length! With scope, just 5-1/2 pounds.

KN · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2003, 10:01:54 PM »

Hate to tell ya but you paid too much. Complete rifle should go in the 450-500 range. Used in the 350-400 range. If it has a scope on it you probably did OK. KN

Crayfish · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2003, 05:37:04 AM »

That there is what they call a "Contender Carbine"!! Not bastardized at all ... it's what they're made for!

... Crayfish

Mouskie · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2003, 07:47:48 PM »

Thanks, KN and Crayfish. I've been calling it "the thing." Now it's properly identified. Next step: lapping.