This entry details the Thompson M1923 Autorifle, a candidate in the 1924 US military rifle trials. It highlights the innovative Blish lock mechanism, a delayed blowback system, and discusses the rifle's variants, manufacturing by Colt, and its ultimate failure due to design flaws like violent ejection and excessive weight. The information is presented with historical context and technical detail.
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