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.

Dec 6, 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.

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.

According to a World War II-era Thompson manual for GIs, “the Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45, M1 is an air-cooled, blowback operated, magazine-fed weapon. It is designed to …

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.

Dec 11, 2013 · Even today, more than 90 years after its introduction, the Thompson still dominates the iconography of the submachine gun. It is preeminent, impressive and an unmistakable figure of World War II...

Apr 17, 2019 · With its sleek lines and powerful staccato sound signature, the Thompson Submachine Gun has starred in dozens of motion pictures worldwide for the better part of a century.

Jun 17, 2011 · Thompson developed a quality submachine gun that was 75% lighter than the Maxim. In terms of portability, the Thompson stood unrivalled for the time period.

Jan 9, 2017 · The Thompson submachine gun, also known as the “Chicago Typewriter,” had a distinguished military career in addition to its Prohibition-era prominence.

Jan 11, 2024 · Developed by General John T. Thompson in 1918, this submachine gun was a blowback operated selective fire weapon which was originally designed to brake the stalemate of the trench warfare of WW1.