About Thompson Strike
Known for its reliability, the Thompson Center Strike Single Shot Rifles are great for hunting and target shooting. The Thompson / Center Strike .50 Caliber Muzzleloader is accurate, lightweight, easy to shoot and better than ever! Its innovative Adapt Breech System means absolutely no seized breech plugs and fast, simple cleaning of your firearm. For unmatched accuracy, it comes equipped with a crisp, clean trigger pull and 24" precision rifled barrel with QLA. Simply put, you won't find another muzzleloader that's easier to use, more fun to shoot, or quicker to clean.
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Specifications
Brand | Thompson/Center |
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Category | Rifles |
Weight | 7.2 oz |
Action | Single Shot |
Capacity | 1 |
Finish | Blued |
Gun Type | Rifle |
Sights | Fixed |
Detailed Review
Thompson Strike is a term used to describe a labor strike that occurred in the summer of 1919 in the United States. The strike was led by the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and involved workers in the logging industry in the Pacific Northwest.
At the time, the IWW was a radical labor union that advocated for the overthrow of capitalism and the establishment of a worker-run society. The IWW saw the Thompson Strike as an opportunity to further their goals and gain support from workers in the region.
The Thompson Strike began on June 1, 1919, when thousands of loggers walked off the job in protest of poor working conditions and low wages. The strike quickly spread to other industries in the region, including shipbuilding and dockwork.
The strike was met with fierce opposition from employers and the government. Employers hired strikebreakers and formed vigilante groups to intimidate and attack striking workers. The government sent in federal troops to quell the unrest and arrest strike leaders.
The Thompson Strike lasted for months and resulted in numerous clashes between striking workers, strikebreakers, and law enforcement. Several people were killed and many more were injured or arrested during the course of the strike.
The Thompson Strike ultimately ended in failure for the strikers. The IWW was weakened by the strike and many of its leaders were arrested or forced into hiding. However, the strike had a lasting impact on the labor movement in the United States.
The Thompson Strike helped to galvanize support for the labor movement and highlighted the need for better working conditions and higher wages for workers. It also contributed to a wave of labor unrest that swept the country in the years following World War I.
Today, the Thompson Strike is remembered as an important moment in the history of the labor movement in the United States. It serves as a reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by workers in the pursuit of better working conditions, higher wages, and greater rights and protections on the job.
Thompson Strike Reviews
Matthew
March 13, 2018Matthew on
I own a lhr redemption which is now a t/c strike, the lhr has the best barrel on the market, thus far more accurate than any mz loaders i have had, and trust me, i have had several, nothing even comes close, and do not expect the t/c strike to do what the
Almostmechanic
March 14, 2016I bought a T/C Strike muzzleloader from Natchezss. Received it in 2 days!!! The muzzleloader has some great features and shoots like a quality rifle!!!
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