The Thompson Legacy: From Prohibition to Popular Culture The Original Thompson Submachine Gun The sharp crack echoed through the air, a familiar sound for those acquainted with firearms history. But this wasn’t the thunderous roar of a full-auto weapon spitting out dozens of rounds in rapid succession. Instead, it was the crisp report of a … Read more
The Birth of a “Trench Broom”: Early Developments The Visionary The story of the Auto Ordnance Tommy Gun begins not in the smoky backrooms of gangsters, but with a vision born in the trenches of World War I. John T. Thompson, a U.S. Army officer, envisioned a weapon that could quickly clear entrenched positions, a … Read more
Introduction The staccato bursts echoed through the smoky room. The scent of gunpowder mingled with the cloying sweetness of cheap cigars. A glint of steel reflected the flickering gaslight. In the hands of a determined individual, its form was menacing, capable of raining a hail of bullets with relentless ferocity. This was the Thompson submachine … Read more
Introduction The air crackles with history, a phantom echo of a bygone era. The mere mention of the name conjures images of fedoras, pinstripe suits, and the staccato bursts of automatic fire. The Thompson submachine gun, affectionately known as the “Tommy Gun,” is an icon, a symbol of both daring and danger. While the original … Read more
