Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W1588
Primary Maker
Place
Associated Notes
Thompson M1928A1 submachine gun (automatic carbine)
The Model 1928 A1 Thompson was during WW2. It had provision for either box or drum magazines. Improved models, the M1 and M1A1, came into production in 1942.
Associated Event
WW2; 1939-1945
Period
Signature/marks
536042 & 5759 (firearm serial number)
Measurement Description
overall length: 870mm
barrel length: 392mm
height: 260mm (approx)
width: 115mm
calibre: 11mm (.45 inch)
Measurement Reading
870mm (overall)
392mm (barrel)
260mm
115mm
11mm (.45in)
Classification
Last Update
11 Oct 2023
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