Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. What’s in a name? History. John Taliaferro Thompson founded the Auto-Ordnance Corporation in 1916 with John Blish and Thomas Fortune Ryan to design and develop a hand held machine gun. The product of this collaboration was the world famous “Tommy Gun.” Since its inception, the “Tommy Gun” has become an American icon. Carried by G-men and colorful characters like Al Capone and John Dillinger in the 1920’s and 30’s and trusted by our soldiers in WWII. The Thompson was the coveted weapon among specialized troops such as Rangers, Marine Raiders, armored and parachute units. The “Tommy Gun” went on to see service in Korea and Vietnam. At Auto-Ordnance we take great pride in continuing General Thompson’s legacy by producing finely crafted semi-automatic versions of the historic Thompson submachine gun. Put a piece of history in your hands. Own a Thompson! Made with Pride in the U.S.A. FFL Dealers Only: Visit booth # 3322 for a chance to win this Thompson rifle!! Courtesy The National WWII Museum www.nationalww2museum.org ® Plating: 24-Karat Gold Caliber: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 16” Overall Length: 42” Weight: 12 lbs. Magazine Capacity: 20 Rounds Visit Kahr's SHOT SHOW Booth #3322 to see an authentic Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle and a chance to win the WWII Motorcycle Thompson Rifle Limited Edition!! Two will be given away to FFL dealers during the show. ® Circle No. 252 on Inquiry Card KAHR ARMS: 130 Goddard Memorial Drive, Worcester, MA 01603 Sales Support & Service: 508-795-3919 Websites: www.tommygun.com / www.tommygunshop.com