1921 Thompson Submachine Gun
Feb 2, 2021 23:19:35 #
This photograph was taken at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head, ME.
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Feb 3, 2021 00:00:14 #
Fotoartist wrote:
That's a lot of RPMs.
It is a fair amount and in the hands of an experienced shooter quite controllable. However not even close to being impressive at spitting out bullets rapidly. The WWII German MG-42 was unmistakable when it lit off at 1,550 RPM of 8mm Mauser ammo. For modern folks wanting a sub-machinegun experience, the H&K MP5 cycles at 700-900 RPM of 9mm ammo and is considered by many to be the best sub gun on the market. For a crew-served weapon the M1-34 Minigun will provide 2-6,000 RPM on target. All of these pale by comparison to the prototype Metal Storm machine gun that sets the record at 1 million rounds per minute. With the current ammo prices all of these guns will empty your wallet faster than the ammo can leave the barrel.
Feb 3, 2021 01:20:59 #
Rob48 wrote:
This photograph was taken at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head, ME.
Would be a lot nicer without the descriptive text.
Feb 3, 2021 01:50:59 #
copladocus wrote:
It is a fair amount and in the hands of an experie... (show quote)
Even with the .45acp it can be a small fortune.
I competed when i was younger. I was not into it for a long time yet if I saved the total cost of ammo I've used, it would be small house. In our country, the cost of 1 bullet is the same a one hollow block.
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Feb 3, 2021 05:53:37 #
When I was the gunnery storekeeper aboard a Destroyer in 1958 we had one in our armory. It was part of the armament that would have been used by a Shore Party. Our crew only fired it once in training while I was stationed on the ship.When firing it level it climbed upwards.
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Feb 3, 2021 09:49:44 #
copladocus wrote:
It is a fair amount and in the hands of an experie... (show quote)
.223 rounds now are about 1 buck/each or more IF you can find them....last I purchased were 35 cents
Feb 3, 2021 10:18:00 #
wilpharm wrote:
.223 rounds now are about 1 buck/each or more IF you can find them....last I purchased were 35 cents
Here .22lr goes for .50/round and 9mm hardball $2/round!
Feb 3, 2021 10:57:26 #
Rob48 wrote:
This photograph was taken at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head, ME.
The ol' "Chicago Typewriter".
Nice shooting... if you'l pardon the pun.
My mothers brother with Tommy gun, posing for the camera... WWII
Maybe it's because I was close to my Uncle... but I reckon
it's worth downloading to check the detail.
Feb 3, 2021 11:10:20 #
I am from Racine, WI. We have a Thompson hanging in our Police Dept lobby that John Dillinger used to rob the American Bank in Racine. Dillinger got $28,000 in cash and shot a security guard and a police officer. Thankfully they both survived. If you want to see a photo of it just google Dillinger in Racine, WI.
Thanks for the photo.
Thanks for the photo.
Feb 3, 2021 11:13:45 #
The only one I’ve seen up close was owned by an IBM repair tech who was doing a stint in DaNang in 1969 - drum clip and everything. You can buy them (and not incredibly expensive), and I looked into it, but here in Raleigh, the local Sheriff won’t sign off on the federal permit application for an automatic weapon as I understand it from those that have tried.
Feb 3, 2021 11:52:21 #
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