The Thompson sub-machine gun Accession Number: F05068

Description

An official military training film produced by Transfilm Inc with co-operation of the United States Army on the Thompson submachine gun. The film illustrates stripping the gun, naming each part and reassembly. Some diagrams used to support photographic visuals. Operation of gun is shown in slow motion in a cutaway model and diagrams. A 1928 Model A1 Cal. 4.5. Thompson sub machine-gun fitted with both box and drum magazine is used throughout this film.

Details

Accession Number
F05068
Production Company
Transfilm Inc.
Classification
Film
Object Type
Training and Technical films
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: CDN
Format: 16mm
Sound: sound
Measurement
Duration: 0h 36' 49"
Footage: 1323 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Date Made
1942
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
2
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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