Aloha,

About 40+ years ago, the owner of a LGS showed me a Thompson complete in a violin case with all the extras, 50 round drum included.

I believe he was a Class III dealer at the time.

Years ago, when we were in Minnesota, I rented one for the Wife to shoot. It was a full sized model.

She ripped off the entire 50 rounds in one long burst. Kept everything on the paper. It was heavy and the smooth butt plate kept sliding on her shoulder.

She loved it and wants one. Sent her the photo of the gold plated one. See what she says.

Local PD is Supposed to have a buy back in Black & Gold engraving. Not in PD museum like old Chief says it will be. I should check to see......

The Wife Loves her Berettas and wants to add one of these to her collection:

http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploa...on-300x218.jpg

IF we move to Texas, and the Khar Thompsons are still made, maybe I can get her one.