allweaponsww2 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Hello everyone! There is a short article dated October 30, 1913 about John T. Thompson. This was timed to coincide with his receiving a new rank - colonel. Many beautiful words and a short biography. Many say that Thompson was not a gunsmith like Garand, Browning or Petersen, calling him only an organizer. But many also forget what contribution he made to the development of the American small arms system in the first half of the twentieth century. Participation in the development of the M1903, M1917 Rifles, 30-06 and .45 ACP cartridges, the adoption of the Colt M1911, the .22 Target Rifle and of course the most legendary SMG of the 20th century - the Thompson Gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Great information. Thank you for sharing. I did not have this reference to General Thompson. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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