![]() In 1916 Auto-Ordnance was started with Thompson holding the majority of shares. These were the M1903 Springfield rifle and the M1911 pistol. ![]() ![]() He later played a part in developing two important American military weapons. This was at a time of almost complete chaos in the army supply system. During the Spanish–American War he made a reputation for himself making sure ammunition got to the front lines. Capacity: 20/30 round stick magazines 50/100 drum magazines.Operation: friction delayed gas blowback.45 ACP caliber bullets, an effective and accurate combat bullet against human targets. It remains an iconic firearm that is very popular with collectors. The gun was classified as a submachine gun, meaning a small, fully automatic, hand-held gun that fires pistol ammunition. In 1919, Brigadier General Thompson had the company he founded, Auto-Ordnance Company, modify the gun for civilian use. The war ended before the submachine gun could be used in battle. Thompson at the end of World War I as a "trench-boom" weapon, or a weapon that could clear out trenches very quickly. It was invented by Brigadier General John T. It was popular among soldiers, police, and civilians alike. the Tommy gun, was an early submachine gun design.
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