This video delves into the historical significance and design of the Thompson Model 1923 Autoloading Rifle. It highlights the rifle's use of the Blish principle, a delayed blowback system, and its .30-06 caliber. The description notes the high extraction pressures that plagued the rifle, even causing issues during military trials in 1924. The video also points out variations in the Model 1923, including a lightweight rifle barrel and detachable magazine configuration, and its continued testing until 1929. This particular rifle is presented as an interesting anomaly within the Thompson lineage.
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