When did the US stop using the Thompson?

Thompson submachine gun

Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1938–1971 (officially, U.S. military) 1921–present (other countries)
Used by	See Users

Why do US guns start with M?

That’s because of the fact that ‘M’ stands for model. Most military-based firearms adhere to this rule as Its a way for the military to classify their equipment. And hence,the ‘M’ shows up in other military equipment too. Like the M67 web gear.

Are tommy guns legal to own?

Federal law prohibits the possession of newly manufactured machine guns, but permits the transfer of machine guns lawfully owned prior to May 19, 1986, if the transfer is approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives. As a result, a substantial number of machine guns are still in circulation.

Who was the first gangster to use a tommy gun?

Frank McErlane (1894–1932) was a Prohibition-era Irish American gangster. He led the Saltis-McErlane Gang, allied with the Johnny Torrio-Al Capone Gang, against rival bootleggers, the Southside O’Donnell Brothers. He is credited with introducing the Thompson submachine gun to Chicago’s underworld.

Who built the Thompson machine gun?

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

Was the Thompson submachine gun used in the Vietnam War?

During the Cuban Revolution, the Thompson submachine gun was used by some of Fidel Castro’s guerrillas. During the Vietnam War, some South Vietnamese army units and defense militia were armed with Thompson submachine guns, and a few of these weapons were used by reconnaissance units, advisors, and other American troops.

How much did a Thompson submachine gun cost in 1928?

In 1928, Federal Laboratories took over distribution of the weapon from Thompson’s Auto Ordnance Corporation. The new cost was listed as $225 per weapon (equivalent to $3,391 in 2020), with $5 per 50-round drum and $3 per 20-round magazine. A British soldier equipped with a Thompson M1928 submachine gun (drum magazine), November 25, 1940

What was the first fully automatic submachine gun?

It was designated as the M1928A1, M1 and M1A1 during this time. More than 1.5 million military Thompson submachine guns were produced during World War II. It is the first weapon to be labeled and marketed as a “submachine gun”. The original fully automatic Thompsons are no longer produced.

Did Israel use Thompson submachine guns in WW2?

After World War II. Thompson submachine guns were used by both sides during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. Following the war, Thompsons were issued to members of Israel’s elite Unit 101, upon the formation of that unit in 1953. During the Greek Civil War, the Thompson submachine gun was used by both sides.