Brigadier General John T. Thompson, who spent most of his career in the ordnance department of the U.S. Army, was the original inventor and developer of the Thompson submachine gun.

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.

The .45 ACP caliber Thompson 1927A-1 has a pinned Cutts compensator, which lengthens the finned barrel length to 18”, and puts the overall length for the carbine at 41” from buttstock to muzzle. The …

History of the Thompson submachine gun (Tommy gun), including its development and use.

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 …

Apr 17, 2019 · More than 1.5 million of the robust Thompsons were made, and they served throughout World War II, Korea and the Vietnam wars. The Thompson enjoyed—and still does—a reputation for …

Nov 7, 2023 · The Thompson Submachine Gun has a fascinating history. Here are 10 facts you probably didn't know about the Thompson.

The Thompson was the only Allied submachine gun to be produced throughout the war. By the time military production ended, approximately one million Thompsons of various models had been produced.

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 …

Nov 3, 2020 · There are few firearms in American history more iconic than the Thompson submachine gun. Here's the complete history of this famous gun.