Assault weapons

[Oerets]

Originally Posted by finnbow

I'd say that prior to the AR-15 predominance in the market, the old Marlin Model 60 .22 was probably the most common autoloading long arm in the civilian market, followed by the Ruger 10/22. Neither was particularly scary in terms of either appearance or performance (except to squirrels).

Many 1022 owners would modify the rifle to look like a "Assault Rifle" then and now.

Short or collapsible stock banana and drum mags flash hinders even a rapid fire device you cranked on the trigger. Just to name of few of the many.

With a drum of 100 rounds even a .22 in the wrong hands is a formidable weapon.