Commercially available Thompson submachine guns, specifically the M1928A1 model, retailed for about $200 apiece at the start of the war, which is more than $3,000 when adjusted for inflation in 2024.

The M3 submachine gun, or “Grease Gun,” as it was commonly known, was developed by General Motors and introduced in 1944 as a replacement for the M1 Thompson.

M1 Thompson Submachine Gun Auto-Ordnance and Savage Arms continued to seek ways to further simplify the M1928A1. While the stamped-metal rear peep sight and the elimination of the barrel-cooling ...

The Designer of the M1 Carbine Was a Convicted Killer Here’s What You Need to Remember: While the M1 Garand rifle and the Thompson submachine gun were named for their respective designers, the ...

In 1921, you could buy a Thompson at a local hardware store for $200. The combination of a compact design and high firepower made the Tommy Gun a favorite of gangsters and gangbusters alike.