The Thompson 1923 Autorifle, a contender in the 1924 US military rifle trials, utilized the Blish principle for delayed blowback operation. Despite its innovative design, it suffered from significant drawbacks including violent ejection, a need for oiled cartridges, and a complex, heavy, and poorly balanced construction. Ultimately, a bolt failure during an endurance test sealed its fate against the more practical Garand.
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