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 captures an exciting full-auto shooting experience at Dragonman's facility in Colorado. Autumn tests several iconic machine guns, including the MP40, M1919, M2 Carbine, M3 Grease Gun, and 1928 Thompson. The content highlights the unique characteristics and firing experience of each firearm, emphasizing safety and the thrill of automatic fire.

This video explores rare World War II submachine guns at Drive Tanks, featuring live-fire demonstrations of the MP40, 1928 Thompson, and PPSh-41. It highlights the design philosophies behind each, from the Thompson's complex early design to the mass-producible M3 Grease Gun and the highly effective German MP40 and Russian PPSh-41. The segment emphasizes the differences in calibers, manufacturing techniques, and practical performance characteristics of these historical firearms.

This video details the evolution of the Thompson submachine gun, focusing on the 1921/28 overstamp model. It highlights the modifications made to reduce the rate of fire from 800 to 600 RPM for the US Navy, primarily by adding weight to the actuator. The historical context of its limited early sales and eventual adoption by various US military and law enforcement branches is explored, alongside its high historical price point.

This video compares the 1921 and 1928 Thompson submachine guns, highlighting their differences in rate of fire and controllability. The 1921 model fires at 900 RPM, making it difficult to control, while the 1928 model was modified to a slower 650 RPM for improved handling. The discussion also covers magazine variations and the innovative Blish lock mechanism.

This review delves into John Thompson's original 1919 prototype submachine gun, the precursor to the iconic 'Tommy Gun'. The prototype, brought to Colt in 1919, featured a .45 ACP caliber, an 'X' serial number, and lacked a stock or sights, serving as the 'pattern gun'. It evolved into the Model 1921, which incorporated a high-polish finish, finned barrel, compensator, stock, and drum magazine compatibility. Early production models were expensive and primarily used by gangsters and law enforcement.