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.

2024年2月20日 · From Depression-era gangsters and Dust Bowl bank robbers to the Soldiers and Marines who took Normandy and Okinawa, the legendary Thompson SMG, or Tommy gun, has appeared onscreen as the weapon of soldiers, police, and crooks.

The M1A1 would become the United States' principal Thompson variant during World War II. By 1944, an M1A1 Thompson cost $45 to manufacture, compared to approximately $209 to manufacture an M1928A1 Thompson in 1939. It was officially replaced by the even more economical M3 Submachine Gun in mid-1944. Despite this, the M1A1 Thompson and other ...

E OMPSON SMG Although serious students or collectors of the Thompson SMG will designate sub variations, the three primary variants are: Model 1921: Had a finned barrel and a Cutts compensator (after 1926) and took a 20- round box magazine or a 50- or 100- round drum and had Lyman ladder rear sights Model 1928A1: Had a non-finned barrel

German troops in Tunisia with a captured M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun. In 1938, the Thompson submachine gun was adopted by the U.S. military, serving during World War II and beyond. There were two military types of Thompson SMG. The M1928A1 had provisions for box and drum magazines.

The lock, actuator, breech oiler, buttstock catch, compensator, and barrel fins were eliminated. A selector on the left side permitted full auto or single shots. In April 1942 it was dubbed the “Thompson submachine gun, caliber .45, M1.” This variant did not see full production until 1943.

The Thompson is a fully automatic sub machine gun made out of metal with the forearm, pistol grip and stock made out of wood. At the time of development the Thompson was a finely made weapon produced to high standards, resulting in a high price tag.

2019年5月30日 · Notable series variants as part of the M1 Thompson (Tommy Gun) Submachine Gun (SMG) family line. "Persuader" - Experimental Model; belt-feed; appearing in 1918. "Annihilator" - Box-fed from 20- or 30-round magazine; developed in 1918 and 1919.

2020年11月3日 · There were several other variants produced in the Thompson's early days that simply failed to click with both the military and civilian consumers. Of note here is the Model 1927, which was a semi-automatic variant that could utilize a 100-round drum magazine.

2024年6月29日 · The Thompson Submachine Gun has etched its mark in the annals of firearms history with a range of distinctive variants that showcase its evolution and adaptability. From the iconic M1921 to the versatile M1A1, each variant encapsulates a chapter in the saga of this legendary firearm.