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   Did the army buy a Thompson submachine gun?

   • U.S. Army M3 Lee tank crew undergoing small arms training with M1917 pistols and Thompson submachine guns at Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1942. Although Thompson’s submachine gun received positive evaluations from both the Army and the U.S. Marine Corps, neither service initially opted to purchase it on a widespread basis.

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   What is a Thompson submachine gun?

   • 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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   When was the Thompson submachine gun invented?

   • The U.S. Army adopted the Thompson submachine gun in 1928. Both the U.S. and British armies used it in World War II, as at various times have other armed forces. This article was most recently revised and updated by Michael Ray. History of the Thompson submachine gun (Tommy gun), including its development and use.

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   What were the different types of Thompson submachine guns?

   • There were two military types of Thompson submachine gun: The M1928A1, which had provisions for both box and drum magazines, utilized the Cutts muzzle brake, had cooling fins on the barrel, and employed a delayed blowback action with the charging handle on the top of the receiver.

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

   • Barrel length: 10.52 in (267 mm), 12 in (300 mm) (with Cutts compensator)
   • Place of origin: United States

   • Effective firing range: 164 yds (150 m)
   • Rate of fire: 900rpm (M1921), 700–800rpm (M1928), 600-700rpm (M1A1)

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   May 10, 2024 · 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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   Learn about the history and features of the Thompson submachine gun, one of the most celebrated weapons of its time. Find out how it was used by police, gangsters, and soldiers in various conflicts and wars.

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   Apr 17, 2019 · Learn about the history and design of the Thompson submachine gun, a classic firearm that saw service in various conflicts from World War I to Vietnam. Discover how it was invented, how it worked, and why it was so popular and effective.

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   Dec 11, 2013 · Learn about the history and legacy of the Thompson Submachine Gun, the iconic firearm of World War II and gangster era. See photos of the gun in action, the 50-round drum magazine and the stories behind it.

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   Sep 21, 2009 · Learn about the origins, development and legacy of the Thompson submachine gun, also known as the Tommy Gun, from this article by NRA staff. Watch a video featuring interviews with experts and collectors of this iconic firearm.

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   Nov 6, 2008 · Learn about the invention and history of the Thompson submachine gun, also known as the "Tommy gun", by John Taliaferro Thompson. Explore the artifact, primary sources, and national standards related to this weapon.