Thompson or M1 Carbine

[António Fragoeiro]

With a thompson A1 and an M1 carbine at the same price, both deactivated.
What would look better on a us combat display?
Would like to ear opinions on this.
Cheers
Nuno

[DougB]

Depends on the display but I'd go with the M1

[Danmark]

Ooooh, I have a soft spot for a Thompson. From the "this proves he's a gangster" image of Churchill holding one that Hitler used as 'justification' to the brute power of a 45 cal slug on full auto, the tommy gun gets my vote!

Just wish we could own one in Australia!
Cheers, Dan

[António Fragoeiro]

Depends on the display but I'd go with the M1

A GI display.

[Gunny Hartmann]

Hard to say as they are both iconic US weapons, i think people will disagree but i'd go with the carbine!..

[António Fragoeiro]

The thompson, itself is a work of art, but i dont know if it would good on the dummy.
Maybe the M1 will look better?

[4md]

tommy gun, watch that johnny Depp movie( Public enemies) then decide

[ObKrieger]

It depends on what you are displaying. What rank is your GI? Is he an infantryman? An engineer? What other items do you have to display with him?

[Lidman]

They are both cool weapons, and it's a hell of a tough call IMO.
But I would have to go with the Thompson.
There's my 2 cents worth.

Brad.

[mossie]

They are both good weapons,I have both in my collection.

Go for the Thompson.

Gary