The Thompson (named Thompson submachine gun by the maker) is an American submachine gun invented by John T. Thompson in 1918 that became infamous during the Prohibition era. It was a common sight in the media of the time being used by both law enforcement officers and criminals.
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length (km)
0.8509
weight (kg)
4898.88
origin
United States
type
Submachine gun
used in war
Irish Civil War, Korean War, The Troubles, Chinese Civil War, Vietnam War, World War II, Banana Wars, Bosnian War, Greek Civil War
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