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| Picture No | 10513690 |
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| Description | Mitchell Hedges tests a sub machine gun, 1921 |
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Archaeologist and explorer Mr. F.A Mitchell Hedges(1882-1959) demonstrates how to hold a Thompson sub machine gun, which was invented during World War One. Mitchell Hedges claimed he created a world record by making 47 out of 50 shots in two seconds at 250 yards.
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| Source | Photograph in the Illustrated London News, 1921 16th July, page 80. |
| Credit | ©Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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