The Thompson Machine Gun Case: A History and Collector’s Guide
A Brief History of the Thompson Submachine Gun Origins and Development The story of the Thompson submachine gun began with a vision. John T. Thompson, a U.S. Army ordnance officer, envisioned a “trench broom” – a rapid-firing weapon capable of clearing out enemy positions in the trenches of World War I. He partnered with Auto-Ordnance … Read more
