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When was the Thompson smg invented?
1919 was the first production model.
What is the value of a Thompson SMG?
There are several different versions of the Thompson SMG, and values vary with the exact model. AND the exact condition. In the US, if the gun was not registered with the BATFE by May 1986, it is contraband, and worthless. If it was not registered by then, it cannot be registered, and cannot be transferred. If the SMG was already registered, then values may range from $10,000 and up. In the past year an excellent condition 1920's vintage Thompson brought over $80,000 at auction.
When was the last time the Thompson smg used in combat by US?
it was last used in the Korean War
How many types of Thompson smg's are there?
4 Types: M1921 M1927/8 M1 M1A1
Who invented the sub-machine gun?
Gen. William Thompson. in 1919. The Thompson SMG became known as the Tommy Gun. Before that, it was the German Bergmann MP-18, invented in 1918
Who Invented the Thompson gun?
General William Thompson.
How do you field strip a Thompson sub machine gun?
There were several different models of the Thompson, and stripping varied slightly. The link below will take you to a guide on the 1927 SMG, which includes assembly/ disassembly.
What is SMG gun?
SMG stands for Sub-Machine Gun. Firearms in that category are generally compact, handheld, operated from an unsupported position and function in a fully automatic firing mode. Some examples would be UZI, MP5, Vector, Thompson.
Is the Thompson smg better than the PPSh-41?
The M1A1 Thompson submachine gun is better because it has better recoil but the PP-SH gives better bullet penetration. The Thompson is a British gun well as the PP- SH is a Russian gun.
How many bullets are in a regular magazine of a M1A1 Thompson SMG?
M1A1 Thompson's were fed from stick magazines that came in either 20 or 30 round capacity. The most common being the 20 round magazine.
What type of guns were there in world war 2?
USA: M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M1A1 Thompson SMG, .30 CAL MG, Bazooka, Springfield, 1911, M2 Flamethrower UK: Lee Enfield, Sten SMG, Bren MG, PIAT AT Gun, Welrod Germany: STG 44 SMG, MP 40 SMG, Kar 98, G43, P38 Luger, MP 34 SMG, MG42 MG, MG 34 MG USSR: Ppsh-41 SMG, Moisin-Nagat, DPM MG Japan: Arisaka, Type 100 SMG- Type 95 MG These are some main ones I can list off the top of my head.
What is a 'Thompson' invented by John T. Thompson in 1918?
The "Tommy Gun"- a Thompson submachine gun.
