OWNER’S MANUAL TO BE USED FOR THOMPSON SEMI-AUTO MODELS Maker of the world famous “TOMMY GUN”® and As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time responsibility of safe firearm handling for your own safety and the safety of those around you. Before handling any firearm read and understand the information contained in its owner’s manual. Be certain this owner’s manual is available for reference and is kept with this firearm if transferred to another party.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page USER SAFETY WARNINGS & RESPONSIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 LOCKING DEVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NOMENCLATURE (T1 & T5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 NOMENCLATURE (TM1 & TM1C). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 NOMENCLATURE (T1SB & M1SB). .
USER SAFETY WARNINGS & RESPONSIBILITY IMPORTANT “SAFETY WARNINGS” — NOTE THE SYMBOL These safety warnings are for your protection as well as the safety of others. Disregarding information in this manual may result in serious injury or death. STOP! Do not attempt to load or use any firearm until you read and understand the information contained in its owner’s manual. Before handling your firearm, you should learn how it operates and how to maintain it.
To protect yourself and others from injury, use the correct ammunition referenced by the markings on the receiver. Thompson firearms are designed, manufactured and proof tested to recommended Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) standards for factory loaded ammunition.
LOCKING DEVICES This firearm was originally sold with a key-operated locking device. While it can help provide secure storage for your unloaded firearm, any locking device can fail. All guns are designed to fire if they are loaded and the trigger is pulled. Therefore, never install the locking device inside the trigger guard or in any way that it can possibly pull the trigger! Do not leave the keys in the lock.
Compensator Front Sight Model: T1 (1927A-1) Model: T5 (1927A-1C, Aluminum Receiver) Finned Barrel Grip Mount Vertical Foregrip Ejector Bolt Handle Bolt Stick Magazine Receiver Rear Sight Trigger Magazine Catch Rear Grip Safety Lever Frame Butt Stock Sling Swivel NOMENCLATURE 6 Butt Plate
Front Sight Model: TM1 (M1/Military model) Model: TM1C (M1/Lightweight, Aluminum Receiver) Smooth Barrel Sling Swivel Horizontal Foregrip Ejector Port Bolt Handle Bolt Stick Magazine Receiver Trigger Rear Sight Pivot Plate Rear Grip Frame Butt Stock Sling Swivel Butt Plate NOMENCLATURE 7
Compensator Front Sight Model: T1SB (1927A-1) Model: M1SB (M1) 10.
OPERATION OF SAFETY DO NOT PULL BOLT BACK WITH SAFETY ON OR DAMAGE TO THE FIRING PIN MAY RESULT AS WELL AS PERSONAL INJURY. The manual safety lever is located on the frame above the rear grip and must be moved manually by the shooter. To put the safety in the “SAFE” (on) position, the safety lever must be rotated fully rearward beneath the word “SAFE” indicated on the frame.
THE BOLT LOCK IS NOT A SAFETY DEVICE. IT SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO HOLD THE BOLT BACK WHEN THERE ARE CARTRIDGES IN THE MAGAZINE. The only purpose of the bolt lock is for convenience in the rapid changing of magazines and for holding the bolt in its rearward position when the rifle is unloaded for cleaning and inspection. To release the bolt, with the safety lever in the “SAFE” position, simply draw the bolt back and let go; the bolt will go forward.
MAGAZINES - STICK MAGAZINE AND DRUM MAGAZINES Loading the Stick Magazine Use only factory loaded brass case ammunition of the proper caliber manufactured to US Industry and SAAMI specifications, referenced by markings on receiver. (See Notice and Warnings in other sections of this manual pertaining to Ammunition).
Removing the Stick Magazine To remove the magazine, simply push up on the magazine latch while grasping the bottom of the magazine and pull down. To minimize the possibility of damage and malfunctions, do not let the magazine drop to the ground. Loading the 10 round (X-Type) and 50 round (L-Type) Drum Magazines The Thompson Drum magazines are designed to fit all Thompson 1928 fullauto models, 1927A-1 Deluxe model both steel and aluminum receivers and the 1927A-1 Commando model.
3. When the drum is fully loaded, replace the cover and magazine key. The cuts in the rotor shaft need to be aligned with the magazine key; while exerting downward pressure on the cover, slide the key fully onto the rotor shaft. For the L-Type 50 round drum, wind the key 9-11 clicks as stated on the magazine cover. For the X-type 10 round drum, wind the key 4-6 clicks. WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT WIND MORE THAN THE STATED AMOUNT OR AFTER ANY ROUND HAS BEEN FIRED. 4.
LOADING AND FIRING THE THOMPSON Practice this important aspect of firearm handling with an unloaded rifle until you can perform each of the steps described below. This procedure begins with an empty rifle with the magazine out. 1. Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. 2. Before inserting the loaded magazine lock back the bolt according to the instructions on page 9. Verify the chamber is empty and move the safety lever to the “SAFE” position. 3.
2. Push up on the magazine catch and remove the magazine. WARNING: EVEN THOUGH THE MAGAZINE HAS BEEN REMOVED A CARTRIDGE REMAINING IN THE CHAMBER CAN STILL BE FIRED. ALWAYS VISUALLY CHECK THE CHAMBER. 3. Pull the bolt handle all the way to the rear, extracting and ejecting the cartridge in the chamber. 4. Visually confirm the chamber is empty. A safe rifle is one in which the bolt is open and the chamber and magazine are empty and safety is on.
Recoil Spring Guide Firing Pin Pilot PICTURE #3 4. While the receiver is still upside down, the internal parts of the receiver can be removed by pulling up on the recoil spring guide and springs. (See PICTURE #3) It may be helpful to use the flat-blade screwdriver to take pressure off the recoil spring guide before lifting the recoil spring guide out of the receiver. The recoil spring guide is under spring tension so care should be taken when the spring guide clears the receiver.
REASSEMBLY OF THE SEMI-AUTO THOMPSON WARNING: ONCE AGAIN MAKE SURE YOUR THOMPSON RIFLE AND MAGAZINE IS UNLOADED BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCEDURE. 1. The bolt can be re-inserted into the receiver by placing it in the rear of the receiver and sliding it forward through the hole in the front of the receiver. 2. Insert the bolt handle into the top of the receiver (side of the receiver on the M1) by lining up the holes in the bolt and the receiver.
STICK MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE Check your stick magazine frequently to insure it is in proper working condition. The follower must move freely and have adequate spring tension so that each cartridge is quickly lifted to the feeding position. To check the spring tension, load one cartridge into the magazine and then firmly press against the cartridge case. Remove your finger quickly. The cartridge should instantly and fully move into the feeding position. If it does not, the magazine should be cleaned.
CARE AND CLEANING BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE AND ITS MAGAZINE CONTAIN NO CARTRIDGES. At regular intervals, or whenever the rifle has been exposed to sand, dust, extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse conditions, disassemble, clean and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is essential to the reliable functioning of any firearm. To clean the rifle, proceed as follows: 1. Disassemble (field-strip) the rifle to the extent described on page 15. 2.
WARNING! BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM, BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT AND ITS MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM. IMPROPER FITTING PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to be absolutely certain that parts ordered from the factory are correctly fitted and installed.
WARNING! TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY A FIREARM CONTAINING MODIFIED, BROKEN, BADLY WORN OR MALFUNCTIONING PARTS SHOULD NEVER BE FIRED! SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR SERVICE Thompson rifles returned to the factory for service or repair should be sent to: Auto-Ordnance - Service Dept. 130 Goddard Memorial Drive, Worcester, MA 01603 Contact Auto-Ordnance Customer Service Dept. at: (508) 795-3919 to receive a “Return Authorization” Number before shipping a firearm to the factory.
THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that ownership imposes the responsibility on the firearm owner to use his firearm in a way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and satisfaction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
4. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE. Firearms should be loaded only when you are in the field or on the target range or shooting area, ready to shoot. Firearms and ammunition should be securely locked in a rack, cabinets or a safe when not in use. Ammunition should safely be stored separate from firearms in a locked container. Store your firearms out of sight of visitors and children.
Key Description 1. Barrel, Finned &Threaded 16.5”. . . . . . . . . . . Barrel, Finned &Threaded 10.5”. . . . . . . . . . . 2. Bolt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Bolt Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Buttplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Buttplate Screw, Large. . . . . . . . . . . .
63 62 61 60 Parts unique to T1-C (Commando) 25 1 20 21 26 31 32 14 28 52 22 38 58 30 29 41 3 36 57 59 46 42 45 43 10 23 24 39 49 37 44 EXPLODED VIEW, MODELS: T1, T5, T1-C and T1SB 11 12 9 54 53 16 48 40 35 17 47 8 34 13 10 33 16 56 55 2 7 15 4 27 5 6 50 18 51 19
Key Description 1. Barrel, 16.5” Smooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barrel, 10.5” Smooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Bolt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Bolt Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Extended Bolt Handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Must be ordered separately) 5. Buttplate . .
46 1 47 21 20 26 31 28 32 30 29 43 48 49 14 22 50 36 12 38 44 37 39 11 45 35 40 10 33 34 EXPLODED VIEW, MODELS: TM1, TM1C and M1SB 25 11 9 23 24 17 13 16 47 46 8 2 3 4 15 5 6 7 27 41 18 42 19
Limited One-Year Warranty Thompson Rifles & Handguns This “LIMITED One-Year WARRANTY” has been drafted to comply with the MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENT ACT which is effective for goods manufactured on or after December 31, 1976. KAHR ARMS / AUTO-ORDNANCE warrants that this firearm was originally manufactured free of defects in material or workmanship.
