Thompson Submachine Guns
By selecting the legendary Thompson submachine gun, you will receive an American-made collector firearm that was born of the same ingenuity and perseverance that made our country great. For almost 100 years, the mighty Thompson has proved itself in the service of courageous soldiers and lawmen.
In 1915, as the fighting of World War I raged, retired Army General John T. Thompson began research on a weapon that would put more firepower in the hands of Allied men on the frontlines. But the first Thompson submachine guns weren’t ready to ship until after The Great War ended.
In the absence of a global conflict, the Thompson submachine gun was immediately touted as the ultimate crime fighting tool. Unfortunately, many of the Thompson’s biggest fans were the country’s most wanted criminals. But once J. Edgar Hoover’s G-Men got the infamous Tommy Gun in their arsenal, the odds were made a little more even. The Thompson submachine gun allowed them to put the fear of the law into anyone on the other end of the barrel.
After the crime wave of the 1930’s, war erupted and General Thompson’s creation was finally able to fulfill its original mission as a fierce, lightweight, automatic firearm for the infantry. The U.S. military went on to use the Thompson in the Korean War as well as the Vietnam War. To this day the Thompson submachine gun remains one of the most widely recognized and respected American firearms in our nation’s history.
America Remembers offers several versions of the Thompson submachine guns, which are listed below. These Thompson submachine guns will add an important American classic to your collection.
American Eagle Tribute Thompson
The American Eagle Thompson submachine gun features a magnificent American bald eagle and the American flag. This Thompson submachine gun is crafted with a blackened patina process, to highlight the details of the artwork. This edition is limited to only 300 American Eagle Thompson submachine guns.
G-Men/J. Edgar Hoover Tribute Thompson
The G-Men/J. Edgar Hoover Tribute Thompson submachine gun proudly showcases three agents posing with their Thompsons. This Thompson submachine gun features a detailed portrait of J. Edgar Hoover. Only 750 of the G-Men/J. Edgar Hoover Tribute Thompsons will be produced.
John Dillinger "Public Enemy Number One" Thompson
This Thompson submachine gun features a newspaper headline of the day, proclaiming, “John Dillinger; Public Enemy Number One!” Also featured on this Thompson submachine gun is a photograph of Dillinger with his trusted Tommy Gun and lawmen. Only 500 John Dillinger Thompsons will be issued in this limited edition.
Marine Corps Tribute Thompson
On this edition of the Thompson submachine guns you will find a trio of scenes showing Marines using the Thompson in combat during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The receiver features the time-honored Eagle, Globe, and Anchor familiar to all Marines. Only 300 Marine Corps Tribute Thompson submachine guns have been authorized for sale by America Remembers.
Texas Ranger Tribute Thompson
The right side of the receiver features a decorative banner reading, “Texas Rangers” and “They Knew Their Duty and They Did It”. Also featured on the Texas Ranger Thompson submachine gun is a group of five vigilant Rangers standing at the ready with their weapons. Only 300 of these Thompsons are for sale.
Melvin Purvis Tribute Thompson
Melvin Purvis was the special agent from the Bureau of Investigation who ended the country’s most notorious crime spree by helping take down John Dillinger. The left side of this handsome Thompson features a portrait of the national hero Melvin Purvis. Also featured in the center is a detailed scene of Purvis, posed with his trusted Thompson submachine gun. Only 300 Melvin Purvis Tribute Thompsons will ever be issued.
