Tommy Gun, Chopper, Thompson Submachine Gun

These civilian weapons command a premium price. The more collectable, in my humble opinion, are the WWII, Korean conflict and, yes, even the Viet Nam experience combat weapons. These include the M1928, M1 and M1A1. Each successive version became simpler to manufacture, hence less costly. The changes were in response to the high prices for these prized weapons compared to stamped sheet metal-based submachine guns of other nations. Notwithstanding the M3 "grease gun," which, to my amazement, now commands equal prices to the WW II era "Tommy Guns," it is a wonderful weapon to shoot.

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