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Welcome to the
Thompson Collectors Association
Website
The Thompson Collectors Association (TCA) began in 1990 with a small group of collectors who were interested in meeting other collectors to share information on the history of the Thompson. Today the Thompson Collectors Association has 300 members around the world, publishing a quarterly newsletter containing articles written by members on topics such as manufacturing variations, parts, and accessories. The TCA is a National Rifle Association (NRA) affiliated club and has set up displays at the NRA National Convention and other major gun shows, with our main emphasis on collecting, possession, use, and study of Thompson Submachine Gun accessories and related history.
An annual meeting and shoot is held each summer in the east where members set-up displays, trade items, and enjoy fellowship. Our spring western show and shoot is held near Golden Valley, Arizona.
There are an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 legally owed TSMGs remaining. This website is dedicated to preserving the TSMG legend which the Thompson collectors maintain by various activities. While you browse our website, we hope you'll gain some of our excitement about the Thompson.
Carol Troy, President
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Here's our new mailing address:
Thompson Collectors Association (TCA)
PO Box 1675
Ellicott City, MD 21041-1675
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
WEST HURLEY 1928s ARE NOW OFF C & R BATFE LIST
Rescission Letter (Download and/or enlarge to view)
When we get in touch with the BAFTE we will let you know the latest.
Western Show and Shoot 22-23 April 2006 Flyer
Invitation for the Indiana State Sub Gun Matches
Rumors and FAQs about the Split
YOUR SUBSCRIPTION MAY HAVE EXPIRED!!!
TCA Table of Contents
A Quick Thompson Submachine Gun History
ASK FRANK ARCHIVE Machinegun expert Frank Iannamico's Archive. We're sorry, but Frank can no longer answer your questions.
The Virtual Tommy Smith An on-line forum to solve your TSMG problems
DISASSEMBLING YOUR LOWER RECEIVER
Disclaimer: The above article is based upon the author's experiences. Follow the powder manufacturer's loading instructions. Neither the TCA nor the author assumes any liability for accidents or injury resulting from the use or misuse of information contained in this article.
TCA Articles
Murray Willis' Pleasant Surprise--Rare Magazines
October, 2004 Issue of Small Arms Review has an article on the NRA/TCA Thompson Display at the NFM
A Thompson in the Federal German Armed Forces Museum
Thompson vs. 1911 Government Model
Curing a Model 1928 of the Hiccups
TSMGs in Today's World By MSgt John Barber, USMC
TSMG Barrel with Royal Markings
Go Museum Hopping with Gordon Herigstad
TSMG DIY Projects
Jay DIY Shows you how to make some useful TSMG accessories
Military Ammo Box Dividers for Twenty Round Magazines
Cleaning the Cutts Compensator
Excellent Thompson Links
Frank Iannamico's Machinegun Books
TCA Member Michael's Colt Thompson Website
Mike Hensley's Thompson Website
Mike's copy of a brief TSMG history by Theodore Eickhoff
TCA Member Jack Ardrey's Model 1927 Website
TommyGunner.com Parts, Gunsmith Services and other Resources for the Tommy Gun
Gordon Herigstad's Thompson Accessories Website
Doug Richardson's Thompson Information and Products
Visit Doug's New Website on the History of the Auto-Ordnance Corporation
Club Notices
Member Notices
(Notices herein are for information, and not endorsed by the TCA BoD)
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