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The Marines' First SMG: 1921/28 Thompson Gun

The Marines' First SMG: 1921/28 Thompson Gun

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Published on October 9, 2018
Duration: 13:45

This video explores the US Marines' adoption of the Thompson submachine gun, focusing on the transition from the 1921 model to the 1928 model. It details how the US Navy requested a reduced rate of fire for improved controllability and ammunition conservation, leading Auto-Ordnance to modify the actuator with added mass. The discussion highlights the "21/28 overstamp" designation for guns modified from the original 1921 production. The video touches upon the limited sales of the Thompson in its early years due to its high cost and lack of a major conflict, and its relatively small adoption by American law enforcement agencies like the FBI.

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