Thompson M1 Full Automatic Tommy Gun

<h1>thompson auto-ordnance long guns 1911 pistols and magazines</h1> <h2>semi auto rifles</h2> <h3>tommy guns</h3> <p>This gun was produced by Auto-Ordnance at Bridgeport, Connecticut, and by Savage at Utica, New York. Army procurement records indicate Auto-Ordnance produced 847,991 guns while Savage produced 539,143. Savage subsequently produced a total of approximately 1,250,000 Thompsons prior to and during World War II. It is reported that Auto-Ordnance total production was slightly over 200,000. Serial numbers of Auto-Ordnance manufacture are preceded by "AO." The Savage productions has the letter "S" preceding serial numbers. Machine guns, Tommy Guns, Submachine Guns. All production guns were fed by a 20-round box magazines although those adapted prior to the M1 series could use 50-round drum magazines. tommy guns, submachine guns, machine guns. The Thompson was most popular among specialized troops such as Rangers, Marine Raiders, armored and parachute units. It became somewhat of a status symbol and was eagerly sought after. Even today many veterans consider it the best weapon of WWII. Although the Thompson had many good attributes and enjoyed a good reputation, it did have drawbacks. One of the most frequent "grips" was its weight.. more than 10 pounds, heavier than the M1 Garand. As most submachine guns, it was difficult for the average GI to control in full auto fire. Some commanders said it wasn't any good beyond 50 yards. It, like other submachine guns, lacked penetrating power. The .30 caliber carbine was intended to replace the submachine gun and the .45 pistol, but this goal was never achieved. In close quarters where penetrating power and long range performance were not factors, the Thompson stood out. The Thompson went on to see service in Korea and even some in Viet Nam. TOMMY GUNS, MACHINE GUNS, SUBMACHINE GUNS. <a href="http://www.arizonagunrunners.com/Products/AutoOrdnance/tommygun/tommygun.html">Tommy guns</a> <a href="http://www.arizonagunrunners.com/Products/AutoOrdnance/semiautosubmachinegun/semisubmachinegun.html">submachine guns</a></p>