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The Thompson sub machine Gun (SMG) is a recoil operated weapon. Assuming the piece is loaded, one pulls back the bolt to ready the gun, and selects semi or full automatic fire. The recoil action of the cartridges drives the bolt back and forces a reciprocating fob producing the familiar rat-a-tat-tat. The Model of l92l Thompson has the knob integral with the back V-sight, a good aiming device on top of the receiver. Later Thompson guns used in World War II have the special knob (The bolt handle) on the right side of the receiver. The arms cycle-in full auto shoots about 500 round per minute (slightly more than 8 shots a second).
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How did the Tommy gun get its name?
Thompson arms, short Tommy gun
Why is tom a gun?
I'm guessing you mean a "Tommy" gun. Tommy gun was a nickname for the Thompson submachine gun.
Which famous mobster gun?
The Tommy! or Tommy gun was a famous mobster gun. It was also referred to as a GAT! Gatling gun.
What gun did hittla have?
a Tommy gun
Is the Thompson and Tommy gun the same?
yes. the "Tommy gun" is just a nickname. yes
Why was the Thompson known as the Tommy gun?
Tommy is short for Thompson, last name of the creator of the gun.
When was Tommy Gun - song - created?
Tommy Gun - song - was created on 1978-11-24.
What is the another name for the Tommy gun?
The another name for the Tommy gun is the Chicago typewriter or sometimes called the Thompson submachine-gun.
What gun did Winston Churchill carry?
a Tommy gun
Who played Tommy gun in rocky 5?
Tommy Morrison
What was the name of the first portable machine gun?
Tommy gun
Who was creator of the Tommy gun?
General Thompson, who the gun was named for.
