{"product_id":"original-ww2-us-thompson-smg-magazine-set-5-auto-ordnance-20-round-magazines-us-pouch-25-inert-45-acp-rounds","title":"Original WW2 US Thompson SMG Magazine Set – 5 × Auto-Ordnance 20-Round Magazines, US Pouch \u0026 100 x Inert .45 ACP Rounds fitted with INERT primers.","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding Original WW2 US Thompson Submachine Gun Magazine Set – Complete Five-Magazine Outfit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb original Second World War American Thompson submachine gun magazine set, comprising five original 20-round steel magazines manufactured by Auto-Ordnance Corporation, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, housed in an original U.S.-marked five-pocket canvas magazine pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach magazine contains 20 inert .45 ACP cartridges fitted with Inert primers, giving a total of 100 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einert display rounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazines retain an excellent dark finish and bear the original manufacturer's markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUTO ORDNANCE CORP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original olive-drab canvas pouch features five individual compartments, each with its own pointed flap and Lift-the-Dot fastening. The reverse retains its prominent black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking and belt attachment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 × original Auto-Ordnance Corporation 20-round Thompson magazines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × original U.S. military five-pocket canvas magazine pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 x Inert .45 ACP display cartridges (20 per magazine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal manufacturer's markings on all five magazines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal U.S. marking on the pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Thompson submachine gun was extensively used by American and Allied forces during the Second World War. Its distinctive 20-round box magazines were carried in purpose-made five-pocket canvas pouches, providing soldiers with a convenient means of carrying spare ammunition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuto-Ordnance Corporation of Bridgeport, Connecticut, was closely associated with wartime Thompson production and supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally well-preserved set. The magazines retain an attractive dark finish, with minor handling and storage marks. The canvas pouch is particularly clean, with strong stitching, intact flaps and fastenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly desirable and visually impressive complete outfit for collectors of American WW2 militaria, Thompson submachine gun accessories and original U.S. military webbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57633054490999,"sku":null,"price":449.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_9142_1ecd965e-484e-4665-9f92-f6cec1c1cf7b.jpg?v=1792680894","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/original-ww2-us-thompson-smg-magazine-set-5-auto-ordnance-20-round-magazines-us-pouch-25-inert-45-acp-rounds","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}