.45 Thompson Sub-machine Gun
                                      S.A.I.S. #17
                                 by Ian Skennerton

                                 Contents

.45 Thompson SMG Genealogy             ...            ...                 5

Model & Pattern Identification                ...            ...               11

Differences in Component Parts              ...            ...               13

Service Thompson SMG Specifications   ...            ...               18

User Guide               ...            ...            ...            ...               21

Key Plates                 ...            ...            ...            ...              22

.45 Thompson Models 1928 & 1928A1    ...            ...              24

.45 Thompson M1 & M1A1 SMG           ...            ...              30

Magazines & Accessories         ...            ...            ...               35

Stripping & Assembly              ...            ...            ...               37

Serial Number Ranges              ...            ...            ...               45

Contractor, Inspection & Issue Markings  ...            ...              46