Churchill- Statesman, Gunfighter, Shooter, Concealed Carrier

[oldbrownhat]

... The poor Tommy on the right was probably too scared to correct him.

He does look a little apprehensive. Maybe he's thinking, "The muzzle is pointed awfully close to my left knee, sir..."

 

[PALADIN85020]

I've never handled one, but it looks like the magazine is already in the gun. Could be that for the photo op, they handed him an unloaded gun with a mag already in and the bolt closed. He has a somewhat weak grasp on the mag, as if he's just holding it (while looking at the camera) rather than trying to insert it

Trust me on this - the drum mag is only partially in the gun. Notice there is more of it on his side than the other. It can't be pushed in farther, because the bolt is forward and in the way of the mag. Anyone who has handled a Thompson knows this if they own a drum mag, which I do. Once an empty mag is properly inserted in the gun and the bolt is forward, it can't be removed. An open bolt is required for both insertion and removal.

For further info on Thompsons, see my picture post here:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/members/paladin85020-albums-thompsons-.html

And see item 5 in the official instructions on the drum mag here:

John

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

In many respects he was a British version of TR, and they were rough contemporaries.

 

[oldbrownhat]

In many respects he was a British version of TR, and they were rough contemporaries.

"Walk softly and carry a big cigar."

 

[Chubbo]

I had great respect, and admiration for Sr Winston Churchill. He was an avid gun enthusiast, and collector, unlike most of his British cohorts.

I have the book that he authored, concerning his philosophy. It's interesting reading.

It would be interesting to know his opinion, of what today's historians are writing about him.

Chubbo

 

[jag312]

I read someplace that Churchill gave a Thompson 1928 to King George, and King George and his family had fun shooting it. If this is true, well who wouldn't have fun shooting a Thompson?