M1 Annihilator

The Thompson (often referred to as Thompson submachine gun) is an American submachine gun, invented by John T. Thompson in 1919, that became infamous during the Prohibition era.

It was a common sight in the media of the time, being used by both law enforcement officers and criminals.undefinedThe Thompson was also known informally as: the "Tommy Gun", "Trench Broom", "Trench Sweeper", "Chicago Typewriter", "Chicago Piano", "Chicago Style", "Chicago Organ Grinder", and "The Chopper".

The Thompson was favored by soldiers, criminals, police and civilians alike for its ergonomics, compactness, large .45 ACP cartridge, reliability, and high volume of automatic fire.

It has since gained popularity among civilian collectors for its historical significance.The M1 Annihilator was the name of the prototype thompson and is now used for this heavily modified reproduction of the famous American M1A1 submachine gun.

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