Original U.S. WWII Thompson Submachine Gun Accessory Lot with British-Made Action Cover, Sling, and Magazine Bag German Antique Guns This was done to ensure

This was done to ensure that vibrations in the aircraft did not cause the bolts to come loose

The top spike cover on this example is about 5 inches long

This leather dry rotted and tore away long ago

looking to have been carefully cleaned and polished over the years

Original U.S. WWII Thompson Submachine Gun Accessory Lot with British-Made Action Cover, Sling, and Magazine Bag German Antique Guns This was done to ensureOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. The Thompson submachine was invented by John T. Thompson in 1919 and became infamous during the Prohibition era. It was a common sight of the time, being used by both law enforcement officers and criminals. The Thompson was also known informally as: the "Tommy Gun," the "Trench Broom," the "Trench Sweeper," the "Chicago Piano," the "Chicago Typewriter," and the "Chopper." The Thompson was favored by soldiers,