Videos tagged with Thompson M1921

This video provides a detailed breakdown of auction prices for various firearms from Morphy's Fall 2018 auction. It covers a range of historical and modern machine guns, including Thompson variants, an FG42, Ingram Model 6, Smith & Wesson 76, and Colt M16. The presenter offers insights into the relative value and desirability of these items, noting factors like rarity, condition, and market trends. The auction results highlight significant price variations, with some items fetching high prices due to historical importance or rarity, while others, like heavy water-cooled machine guns, show a market depression.

Ian McCollum, demonstrating high expertise, provides an in-depth comparison of three Thompson submachine gun variants: the M1921, 1921/28 Overstamp, and M1A1. He analyzes how design changes, particularly to the rate of fire and ergonomics, impacted shootability and controllability, concluding with his personal preference for the M1921's shooting experience.

This video features comedian Joe Kelly shooting a Thompson M1921 submachine gun at Royal Range USA. The host, John Hickok, explains the open-bolt operation of the Thompson, differentiating it from closed-bolt semi-automatics. They discuss the firearm's historical significance, its nickname 'Chicago Typewriter,' and the experience of firing it, noting its weight but manageable recoil. The segment highlights the fun and unique experience of shooting a classic machine gun.