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RS084B - Standing Firing a Thompson MG | Thomas Gunn
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The RS084B - Standing Firing a Thompson MG captures the intensity of close-quarter combat, depicting an Allied infantryman wielding one of the most recognisable weapons of the 20th century — the Thompson submachine gun.
Known affectionately as the “Tommy Gun”, the Thompson became synonymous with aggressive firepower during World War II. Designed in the interwar period, it was widely used by Allied forces, including elite infantry, reconnaissance units, officers and troops operating in environments where rapid automatic fire was invaluable.
The weapon’s high rate of fire made it particularly effective in jungle warfare, urban fighting and assault situations where engagements often occurred at short distances. Allied soldiers in campaigns across the Pacific, Europe and North Africa relied on the Thompson for its ability to deliver overwhelming firepower when confronting determined opponents.
This figure portrays a soldier in the midst of action, capturing the movement, urgency and danger of close-range combat. The standing firing pose creates a dynamic centrepiece for displays depicting World War II infantry operations, Allied forces and modern military history.
A superb addition for collectors who appreciate historically significant weapons and the individual stories of the soldiers who carried them.
Available from The Military Workshop.
Brand: Thomas Gunn
