A Thompson That Flew
This Thompson M1A1 submachine gun flew on the B-17 bomber Sweet Chariot.
Thompsons By The Dozen
American businessman Randle M. Goetze recently donated an incredible group of 12 Thompson submachine guns, along with a group of Thompson-related accoutrements, to the NRA National Firearms Museum.
Legends | The Perfect Gun For Gangsters
The Thompson submachine gun was a favorite of both law enforcement and gangsters in the Roaring Twenties.
The Gun Nicknamed "The Chicago Typewriter"
From the Roaring Twenties to World War II, the “Tommy Gun” was front and center.
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