Editing Thompson submachine gun (section)

===Prototypes===
====Persuader and Annihilator====
There were two main experimental models of the Thompson. The ''Persuader'' was a [[Belt (firearm)|belt-fed]] version developed in 1917/18. It was partially built, but never completely finished. The ''Annihilator'', serial no. Ver 10 prototypes were similar in appearance to the later models, but without the rear sight and butt stock mounts. The Annihilator prototypes in which box magazine adapters were present, were first were fed from a 20-round box magazine, but later, the 50- and 100-round [[drum magazine]] models were developed.

====Model 1919====
Starting with the Serial no. 11, the Model 1919 takes the final appearance of the later Thompsons with the rear sights and butt stock. The Model 1919 was limited to about 40 units; the first built did not use the drums, as it was too difficult to fire. Many variations have been noted within this model. The weapons had very high cyclic rates up to 1,500&nbsp;rpm.{{sfn|Bearse|1994|p=210}} This was the weapon Brigadier General Thompson demonstrated at [[Camp Perry]] in 1920. A number of Model 1919s were made without butt stocks, rear and front sights, but the final version closely resembled the later Model 1921. This model was designed to "sweep" trenches with bullets. The [[New York City Police Department]] was the largest purchaser of the M1919. Some experimental calibers aside from the standard [[.45 ACP]] (11.4x23mm) were the [[.22LR]], [[.32 ACP]], [[.38 ACP]], and [[9mm Luger|9mm]].<ref name="Fitz2487"/>

====.351 WSL variant====
Only one prototype was made in [[.351 WSL]] using a standard 20" barrel which had a ROF of 1000rpm. 1926 it was shipped to [[France]] for testing but the [[Extractor (firearms)|extractor]] broke after 10 rounds, no spare parts were delivered.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-19 |title=Colt Thompsons in French Service |url=http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=1599 |access-date=2024-02-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019054958/http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=1599 |archive-date=2019-10-19 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-29 |title=Loads for an Auto Ordnance Thompson Carbine {{!}} Load Data Article |url=https://loaddata.com/Article/BenchTopics/Loads-for-an-Auto-Ordnance-Thompson-Carbine/463 |access-date=2024-02-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129143306/https://loaddata.com/Article/BenchTopics/Loads-for-an-Auto-Ordnance-Thompson-Carbine/463 |archive-date=2022-11-29 }}</ref>

====Thompson .30 Carbine====
{{Main articles|Thompson Light Rifle}}
The layout and ergonomics of the Thompson submachine gun were also considered for the role of a Light Rifle before the adoption of the [[M1 Carbine]]. An example known as the "Calibre .30 Short Rifle" was based on the M1921/27 variants.<ref>The Ultimate Thompson Book by Tracie L. Hill</ref> However, it was turned down without testing due to logistical problems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/10/20/thompson-tommy-gun-smg-30-carbine-version/|title=Thompson "Tommy Gun" SMG... .30 Carbine Version -|date=20 October 2016}}</ref>

====.30-06 variant====
A .30–06 variant was intended as a rival to the M1918 BAR. It had an extended receiver with a recoil buffer and was fed from 20-round magazines.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/US1397698A/en|title=Gun}}</ref>

==== M1944 Hyde Carbine ====
{{Main articles|M1944 Hyde Carbine}}
[[.30 Carbine]] Variant.