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M1A1 Thompson — Submachine Gun featured in Gun Guesser

M1A1 Thompson

Submachine Gun

DesignerJohn T. Thompson / Auto-Ordnance
Design Year1942
Difficulty
Medium
Era
World War II

In-Game Hints

  • -Simplified military version of the famous 'Chicago Typewriter'
  • -.45 ACP caliber, blowback operation replacing the Blish lock
  • -Standard US Army SMG through most of WW2, box magazine only
Country of OriginClick to reveal
United States
Wikipedia

About the M1A1 Thompson

The M1A1 Thompson is a submachine gun designed by John T. Thompson / Auto-Ordnance in 1942 from the World War II era. It is classified as a medium difficulty firearm in Gun Guesser.

In Gun Guesser, players are shown the M1A1 Thompson along with its type, designer, and design year — but not its country of origin. Your challenge is to place a pin on the world map as close to its true origin as possible. The closer your guess, the higher your score.

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