The Armored Force School - Thompson Sub-Machne Gun, M1928A1: Fort Knox, Kentucky

There were many manuals printed in many different allied countries about the Thompson submachine gun during World War II. One of the best manuals, if not the best, was designed and printed in 1941 by The Armored Force School, Gunnery Department, in Fort Knox, Kentucky. This manual with its distinctive green cover is well known by those in the Thompson community. Unfortunately, an original Armored Force School manual for the Thompson Sub-Machine Gun, M1928A1, is very difficult to find and expensive when found.

This reproduction manual covers just about everything a Thompson owner or enthusiast would need to know about the 1928 Thompson gun. It is a step by step guide, complete with pictures, that teaches nomenclature, disassembly and reassembly, function, and most importantly, care and cleaning. While a war time manual, the author has added his observations on several pages for civilian owners of what are now very expensive collector items. This manual is also very useful for the Model of 1921 and M1/M1A1 Thompson submachine guns.

The original manual has been reduced in size to 8.25” x 6” and is perfect for the work bench or Thompson travel case. As with the original, it is printed in black & white. That keeps the cost down but does not detract from its usefulness. It is a must have for the Thompson submachine gun owner.