| Accession Number | F05068 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 36 min 49 sec |
| Object type | Training and Technical films |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/sound |
| Maker |
Transfilm Inc. |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The Thompson sub-machine gun
Description
An official military training film produced by Transfilm Inc with co-operation of the United States Army on the Thompson submachine gun. The film illustrates stripping the gun, naming each part and reassembly. Some diagrams used to support photographic visuals. Operation of gun is shown in slow motion in a cutaway model and diagrams. A 1928 Model A1 Cal. 4.5. Thompson sub machine-gun fitted with both box and drum magazine is used throughout this film.
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Video of The Thompson sub-machine gun (video)