M1 Thompson

The Thompson M1 was a variant of the Thompson submachine gun.

Caliber: .45 ACP
Weight, empty: 4.78 kg
Barrel Length: 267 mm
Rate of Fire: 700 RPM
Capacity: 20/30 rounds box magazine

First issued in 1943, the M1 was a simplified version of the already venerable Tommy gun used by US troops. U.S Army ordinance ordered it to be simplifed to cut cost, as the Tommy was expensive to produce.