.45 Remington–Thompson

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The .45 Remington–Thompson (11.4x25mm) was an experimental firearms cartridge designed by Remington Arms and Auto Ordnance for the Model 1923 Thompson submachine gun, a variant of the Model 1921 with a longer barrel, with the intent of increasing the power and range of the weapon.[2][3] While some variants of the 1923 were produced, the rifle and round did not find commercial success.[3]

PlaceoforiginExperimental military round
Designed1923
Parentcase.45 ACP
Bulletdiameter.447 in (11.4 mm)[1]
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.45 Remington–Thompson
.45 Long cartridge for the Thompson M1923 experimental SMG
Place of originExperimental military round
Production history
Designed1923
Specifications
Parent case.45 ACP
Bullet diameter.447 in (11.4 mm)[1]
Case length1 in (25 mm) (about 1⁄8 in (3.2 mm) longer than the .45 ACP)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
250 gr[2] 1,450 ft/s (440 m/s)[2] 1,165 lb⋅ft (1,580 N⋅m)[1]
Test barrel length: 14 in (356 mm)
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Headstamp for the .45 Remington-Thompson cartridge.

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