
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 …
Thompson M1 - Auto-Ordnance | Original manufacturer of the …
Our M1 Thompson model is a .45 caliber semi-automatic replica of the most famous American submachine gun of World War II. The Thompson M1 was used victoriously in battles throughout the …
Tommy Gun Thompson M1 | MidwayUSA
The Thompson submachine gun, also known as the Tommy Gun, is one of the most iconic guns of the 20th century. It's known for its use by Allied forces in World War 2, and it's use by police and gangs …
The Tactical Truth About Thompsons - GUNS Magazine
Among gun nerds serious about their craft, the Thompson submachine gun is an indisputably iconic firearm.
Thompson submachine gun | History & Specifications | Britannica
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 …
Thompson Model 1928 Submachine Gun - National Museum of …
The Thompson submachine gun was the handwork of John Taliaferro Thompson (West Point Class of 1882). It saw only limited wartime use, but the "Tommy gun" in the hands of police and gangsters …
10 Facts About the American Thompson Submachine Gun
Nov 7, 2023 · The Thompson Submachine Gun has a fascinating history. Here are 10 facts you probably didn't know about the Thompson.
Thompson Submachine Gun - Encyclopedia.com
The lightweight machine gun known as the "Tommy gun," or Thompson submachine gun, was developed for use in World War I, and then marketed to law enforcement personnel.
M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun: History & Service - Powder
The Thompson Submachine Gun, commonly known as the 'Tommy Gun,' is an iconic piece of American firearm history. Named after its inventor, John T. Thompson, it became an emblem of the roaring …
The history of Thompson “Tommy” guns at war - Task & Purpose
Jan 4, 2024 · From battlefields in World War II to gang wars in the U.S., the infamous Thompson submachine gun has a lot of history behind it.