Ingram Model 6: Like A Thompson Without the Price Tag (Sort Of)

Published on October 26, 2018
Duration: 15:05

The Ingram Model 6, designed by Gordon Ingram, was an early attempt to create a more affordable alternative to the Thompson submachine gun. Produced by the Police Ordnance Company, it featured a simple blowback operation and a proprietary 30-round magazine. While visually similar to the Thompson, it was lighter and simpler in construction, utilizing cost-saving manufacturing techniques. Its largest sale was to Peru, with limited production in the US.

Quick Summary

The Ingram Model 6, designed by Gordon Ingram and produced by Police Ordnance Company, was an early submachine gun intended as a more affordable alternative to the Thompson. It operated via simple blowback, fired from an open bolt, and typically used .45 ACP with a proprietary 30-round magazine.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Ingram Model 6
  2. 00:36Gordon Ingram's Early Career
  3. 01:44Development of the M6
  4. 02:37M6 Variants
  5. 04:04Comparison with the Thompson
  6. 05:07Markings and Calibers
  7. 05:58Proprietary Magazine
  8. 07:46Mechanical Operation
  9. 08:26Disassembly and Construction
  10. 12:15Production and Sales History
  11. 13:44Company Closure

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Ingram Model 6 designed to be?

The Ingram Model 6 was designed by Gordon Ingram as an early attempt to create a submachine gun that offered similar aesthetics to the iconic Thompson, but at a potentially lower cost and with simpler manufacturing processes.

How does the Ingram Model 6 compare to the Thompson submachine gun?

While visually inspired by the Thompson, the Ingram Model 6 is significantly lighter, weighing 7.25 lbs compared to the Thompson's 11 lbs. It also features a simpler blowback operation and cost-saving construction methods.

What caliber and magazine capacity did the Ingram Model 6 typically use?

Although catalogs listed 9mm and .38 Super, nearly all production Ingram Model 6 firearms were chambered in .45 ACP. They utilized a proprietary 30-round double-stack magazine designed by Ingram.

Who produced the Ingram Model 6 and what was its sales history?

The Ingram Model 6 was produced by the Police Ordnance Company. The largest sale was to Peru, which bought 400 units and manufactured 8,000 under license. Approximately 2,000 were made in the US, mainly for police and prison guards.

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