ACARLG Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 http://www.gazetteonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll...99994/1006/news Purchased under the tenure of Sheriff Leonard Bulman in the early 1930s, the Tommy Gun was to help battle the likes of machine gun toting bad guys like John Dillinger, Machine Gun Kelly and Bonnie and Clyde. It was thought the best defense was to fight fire with fire. * Most of the time since it's purchase, the Tommy Gun has resided at the sheriff's department. Reportedly, it was sold once but returned when the sale was deemed illegal. About that time the 100-round drum magazine, the large round bullet holder that gives the machine gun its distinctive appearance, disappeared. Does anyone think this barrel looks a bit... long? http://goimg.sv.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dl...mp;MaxW=350.jpg Like, 1927A1 long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt21a Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 the lens they used for the camera shot.look at the pivot plate.thats no 27a1, also it looks to be in good shape. keeping that history alive. its a good thing! thanks for the story.Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijive Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Does anyone think this barrel looks a bit... long? Like, 1927A1 long? Respected Ron is correct. It is merely the perspective of the picture. The gun is an original Colt with a 1st Model compensator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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