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  1. Thompson submachine gun - Wikipedia

    • The Thompson submachine gun (also known as the "Tommy gun", "Chicago typewriter", or "trench broom") is a blowback-operated, selective-fire submachine gun, invented and developed by Brigadier General John T. Thompson, a United States Army officer, in 1918. It was designed to break the stalemate of trench warfare of World War I, altho… See more

    History and service

    Brigadier General John T. Thompson, who spent most of his career in the ordnance department of the U.S. Army, was the … See more

    Collector interest

    Because of their quality and craftsmanship, as well as their gangster-era and WWII connections, Thompsons are sought as collector's items. There were fewer than 40 pre-production prototypes. The Colt Patent Fire Arms … See more

    Features

    Early versions of the Thompson, the Model 1919, had a fairly high cyclic rate of fire, as high as 1,200 rounds per minute (rpm), with most Model 1921s at 800 rpm. This rate of fire, combined with a rather heavy trigger pull and a s… See more

    Variants

    There were two main experimental models of the Thompson. The Persuader was a belt-fed version developed in 1917/18. It was partially built, but never completely finished. The Annihilator, serial no. Ver 10 prototypes … See more

    Civilian ownership

    All variants and modified versions of Thompson submachine guns (even semiautomatic-only versions) are prohibited by name in Canada, as part of Prohibited Weapons Order No. 13 in 1995. Consequen… See more

    Users

    • Algeria Used by the National Liberation Front
    • Argentina: M1928 and M1 Thompson
    • Belgium: Used by the Belgian Army and Gendarmerie post-WW2, and it remained in service with the Gendarmerie until 1971. … See more

     
  1. The Thompson submachine gun, also known as the Tommy gun, was an early submachine gun design. It was popular among soldiers, police, and civilians alike. It was invented by Brigadier General John T. Thompson at the end of World War I as a "trench-boom" weapon, or a weapon that could clear out trenches very quickly.
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    Thompson submachine gun, submachine gun patented in 1920 by its American designer, John T. Thompson. It weighed almost 10 pounds (4.5 kg) empty and fired.45-calibre ammunition. The magazine was either a circular drum that held 50 or 100 rounds or a box that held 20 or 30 rounds.
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    The Thompson was widely adopted by the U.S. armed forces during World War II, and was also used extensively by other Allied troops during the war. Its main models were designated as the M1928A1, M1 and M1A1 during this time. More than 1.5 million Thompson submachine guns were produced during World War II.
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  2. Thompson M1 - Auto-Ordnance | Original …

    Jan 22, 2018 · Our M1 Thompson model is a .45 caliber semi-automatic replica of the most famous American submachine gun of World War II. The Thompson …

    • Barrel: 16.5", Smooth
    • Length: 38" overall
    • Caliber: .45 ACP
    • Material: Steel (TM1) / Aluminum Alloy (TM1C)
  3. Thompson submachine gun for Sale - International Military Antiques

  4. Thompson submachine gun | History & Specifications

    Learn about the history and specifications of the Thompson submachine gun, also known as M1928 or Tommy gun, patented in 1920 and used by the U.S. Army and gangsters. Find out how it became famous during the Prohibition era and …

  5. The Thompson Submachine Gun - Warfare History …

    Learn about the history and features of the Thompson submachine gun, also known as the Tommy gun, which was used by various forces in World War I, II, and beyond. The article covers the development, design, and variants of the …

  6. A Look Back at the Thompson Submachine Gun

    Apr 17, 2019 · Learn about the history and design of the Thompson submachine gun, a classic firearm that dominated the 20th century. Discover how its inventor, John Thompson, applied the Blish principle to...

  7. Unmistakable: The Thompson | An Official Journal Of …

    Dec 11, 2013 · Learn about the history and legacy of the Thompson Submachine Gun, a legendary firearm that dominated the iconography of World War II. See photos of the gun in action, from gangland violence to...

  8. Colonel Thompson's Submachine Gun and How it …

    Jun 17, 2011 · Learn how the Thompson submachine gun, also known as the Tommy Gun, was designed for WWI and became a symbol of gangster culture and law enforcement in the US. Discover its features, versions,...

  9. Thompson Submachine Gun: The 'Tommy Gun' Goes …

    Feb 15, 2011 · Learn how John Taliaferro Thompson, a former Army officer and ordnance expert, invented the first American submachine gun in 1921. Find out how the Thompson was tested, adopted and used by the...

  10. Thompson Submachine Gun: Principles of Operation 1943 Restored

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