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WWII pic with interesting Thompson SMG


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Hello, I came across this picture on Wikipedia regarding Italy in WWII. Notice the unique Thompson hanging on the turret. It appears the crew cut the stock off and also taped two magaznes together for fast reloading. Thought this was a cool picture to share.

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stealthytyler

They all have removable ends. This configuration makes it more compact and easier to use from the tank hatch I assume. Last ditch tool. The mags are taped together as well. Cool photo

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The M1928A1 Thompson had a removable butt.

Geez I forgot about that! Was it a common practice to remove it? I would think only certain troops would such as tank crews and soldiers clearing houses.

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They all have removable ends. This configuration makes it more compact and easier to use from the tank hatch I assume. Last ditch tool. The mags are taped together as well. Cool photo

I think you are right about the usage from the tank hatch. I love seeing battlefield modificiations.

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Seems like we had plastic Tommy guns like that when I was a kid in the 60s without the stock :)

 

I knew my memory hadn't completely gone. Google is amazing sometimes

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They were begging a problem by taping the two mags together as the weight of the ammo/mags would be downwards, causing a possible override, thus misfire. Jack

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Charlie Flick

Has anyone here fired a Tommy gun with the butt removed?

Mikie

 

Yep, once. It was fun but my pals immediately accused me of "John Wayne-ing" it. The stock went back on and that's how we have shot it ever since. It is more controllable with the butt stock in place and it just looks better to me anyway.

 

This Marine in Hue City 1968 seems to have preferred his Thompson without the stock.

 

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Regards,

Charlie

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