Marion, Illinois Officer Gene Goolsby Displays Thompson Submachine Gun

Posted on by February 1, 2013
Gene Goolsby with Thompson

Gene Goolsby with Thompson

This photo was taken in 1995 by Jon Musgrave for the Marion History Edition of the Marion Daily Republican. Officer Gene Goolsby displays a 1921 Thompson submachine gun that was apparently confiscated during the gang wars era of the 1920’s. Policemen still test fire it on the shooting range periodically.

 

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