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APC ordanance

Discussion in 'Weapons & Technology in WWII' started by Panzerknacker, Jun 13, 2003.

  1. Panzerknacker

    Panzerknacker New Member

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    I was reading a book about the Thompson SMG. It referred to it's rounds as .45 APC.
    What does APC stand for?
     
    Panzerknacker, Jun 13, 2003
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  2. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    It should actually read .45 ACP : A utomatic C olt P istol.
     
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    Panzerknacker New Member

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    Thats what I meant Martin thanks for clearing that up-I thought thats what it stood for!!!
     
    Panzerknacker, Jun 14, 2003
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    And there was me thinking this would be a thread about Armoured Personnel Carriers...

    As Martin said, ACP - Automatic Colt Pistol - from the fact the round was originally designed for use in the new (and now near-legendary) Colt M1911 semi-auto pistol.
     
    Greenjacket, Jun 15, 2003
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