Videos tagged with 1928 Thompson

Brian Lanckiewicz of Columbia War Machine presents "Living in America," a celebratory showcase of American culture and pastimes, including sports like football, baseball, and golf, alongside activities such as cookouts, fishing, and fireworks. The video prominently features a wide array of firearms, including the M134 Minigun, various shotguns, the M1 Garand, 1928 Thompson, MP5, MP7, HK416, HK21, M107 Barrett, and M60 "The Pig." The content also includes a nod to veterans and their service, highlighting the freedom they provide. The featured guest, Gun Drummer, adds a unique element to the presentation.

This video provides an exciting look at Dragonman's Full Auto Shoot in Colorado Springs, featuring a variety of historical machine guns. Expert instruction from Mel Bernstein and enthusiastic participation by Autumn showcase the operation and experience of shooting iconic firearms like the MP40, M1919, and Thompson. The content emphasizes safety and the unique thrill of full-auto fire.

This video from Iraqveteran8888 features expert Eric from Drive Tanks at Ox Ranch, Uvalde, Texas, demonstrating and discussing several iconic World War II submachine guns. The review covers the 1928 Thompson, M3 Grease Gun, German MP40/MP38, and the Russian PPSh-41, highlighting their historical context, design differences, and live-fire performance. Eric provides detailed insights into their mechanics, ammunition types, and manufacturing techniques, emphasizing the evolution from complex designs to mass-produced, stamped firearms.

This guide details the internal modifications made to the 1921 Thompson to create the 1928 model, focusing on reducing the rate of fire. Expert analysis from Ian McCollum highlights the addition of weight to the actuator and changes to the recoil spring assembly. These modifications were crucial for meeting U.S. Navy requirements and demonstrate a key aspect of the Thompson's development history.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert examination of an experimental Thompson SMG chambered in .30 Carbine, housed at the Cody Firearms Museum. This prototype, serial number 1, showcases modifications to the receiver and a unique double-stack magazine to accommodate the Winchester-developed cartridge. Despite its potential, the weapon failed military trials primarily due to exceeding the weight requirement.