The first Model of 1919 was called the “Persuader,” and it was built in November 1917. This Thompson was designed to fire the .45 ACP cartridges from a cloth ammunition belt.

Thompson/Center's T/CR22 carbine is a simple, blowback-actuated design chambered in .22 Long Rifle that draws on the iconic Ruger 10/22 for many of its features, including its 10-round rotary ...