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Thompson submachine gun

Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45
Action	Blowback, Blish Lock
Rate of fire	approx. 700–800rpm (M1928), approx. 600-700rpm (M1A1), approx.900 rpm (M1921) approx. 1500 rpm (Annihilator)
Muzzle velocity	935 ft/s (285 m/s)
Effective firing range	164 yds (150 m)

How effective was the Thompson in ww2?

It was a very distinctive weapon with a sound you can never forget. It had an effective range of about 100 yards, (the M1911A1 automatic pistol which also fired a . 45 cal ACP round, had an effective range of about 50 yards if you were very good.)

How many rounds did the Thompson machine gun hold?

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.

Was the Thompson accurate?

In essence, the Thompson was reliable. However, the Thompson is a rather unique case as Its creator, General Thompson, initially thought that the different metals used in the gun would eventually adhere to each other due to static friction, a theory created by John Blish after looking at naval guns.

Was the Thompson submachine gun reliable?

World War II The weapon was a hit with the Tommies (British Soldiers); particularly the Commandos. The weapon’s reliability and ability to bring devastating automatic fire to close quarters combat made the Thompson a favorite of the Commandos.

How reliable was the Thompson?

The sheer reliability of the Thompson, particularly in its less-expensive but equally deadly M1A1 model, made it the perfect weapon to endure battlefield conditions where rain, mud, snow and sand made weapon care a chore.

How does the Thompson submachine gun work?

The Thompson used a small bronze H-shaped block which fitted into the gun’s steel bolt. According to the Blish Principle, this would slow the bolt’s recoil. When the trigger was pulled, the bolt was released, slamming into the breech. That ignited the round in the chamber and fired the gun.

Who invented the Thompson machine gun?

Auto-Ordnance Company
John T. Thompson
Thompson submachine gun/Inventors

Are drum mags reliable?

Perhaps one of the most notable disadvantages of a drum is its lack of reliability compared to a box magazine. It’s true that all magazines eventually fail, but some are far more durable than others.

What bullets do Thompson use rust?

Ammo used by the Thompson

• Pistol Bullet.
• Incendiary Pistol Bullet.
• HV Pistol Ammo.