The Thompson submachine gun in the M1928A1 configuration — with horizontal Cutts compensator, actuator on the top, and drum magazine capability — is the iconic Tommy gun of popular culture. Associated with Prohibition gangsters, FBI agents, and WWII soldiers alike, the Thompson was carried by American troops from the beaches of Normandy to the jungles of the Pacific. Over 1.75 million were produced in all variants. Type: Submachine Gun Action: Automatic Caliber: 45 ACP Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1928, USA Weight: 10.8 oz Overall length: 33.75" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military, law_enforcement, collector, historical