Bidspirit auction | The Thompson Submachine Gun Model

The Thompson Submachine Gun Model 1928 .45 Calibre – Mechanism Made Easy. British WWII Illustrated Training Manual - Original British World War II instructional booklet devoted to the famous American Thompson Model 1928 .45 calibre submachine gun. Published by Gale & Polden Ltd. of Aldershot, the principal British military publishing house and training center, the booklet was designed to help soldiers and instructors understand the weapon’s construction, operation, maintenance, and handling. Fully illustrated throughout, the manual contains technical diagrams, photographs, exploded views, component identification charts, stripping and reassembly instructions, magazine descriptions, sighting information, ammunition data, and operational notes. The booklet includes 17 photographic plates and numerous detailed illustrations. An attractive and highly collectible wartime publication documenting one of the most iconic Allied firearms of World War II, sought after by collectors of military history, ordnance manuals, and WWII memorabilia. Details: * Title: The Thompson Submachine Gun – Mechanism Made Easy * Weapon covered: Thompson Model 1928, .45 Calibre * Publisher: Gale & Polden Ltd. * Place of publication: Aldershot, England * Date: circa 1942–1944 * Original stapled softcover * Fully illustrated * Includes 17 photographic plates * English language Condition: Very good condition with minor age-related wear to covers. Interior clean and well preserved.