In December 1944, a modernized version of the M3 known as the M3A1 was introduced into service, with all parts except the bolt, housing assembly, and receiver interchangeable with those of the M3. The M3A1 had several improvements:

M3A1 may refer to: M3A1 Bradley, a variant of an American armored reconnaissance vehicle Stuart tank, an American light tank M3 Half-track, an American armored vehicle M3 submachine gun, an American submachine gun M3 Scout Car, an American armored car

Oct 12, 2017 · The M3A1 Satan was a flamethrower version of the M3 Stuart light tank that saw combat in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

Oct 16, 2024 · PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - The Army just completed its final fielding of the Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS), which includes the newer M3A1 and legacy M3 weapon systems.

May 20, 2016 · World War II ended with the M3/M3A1 firmly established as the U.S. military’s front-line submachine gun, and it saw extensive service during the Korean War.

The M3A1 is an 84mm lightweight, man-portable, direct-fire recoilless rifle in use by U.S. Army and Special Forces. The M3A1 MAAWS is effective against light/medium armor, personnel...

Nov 28, 2020 · Watch this "At The Range" video segment above to see American Rifleman Field Editor Martin K.A. Morgan shoot a World War II-era M3A1 "Grease Gun" submachine gun chambered in .45ACP.

Dec 1, 2016 · The M3 and M3A1 without suppressor are indeed relatively accurate submachine guns. But they are no sniper weapons. Although the suppressor improved the accuracy it was almost impossible to get a precise, targeted hit with a single shot – which of course would have been optimal for a silenced weapon.

M3A1 .45 caliber submachine gun and manual (Grease Gun) The .45 caliber M3 is an automatic, air-cooled blowback-operated weapon firing from an open bolt, which is driven forward by the recoil springs, stripping and chambering and firing a round in the same motion.

May 27, 2018 · Here's a look at the M3/M3A1 'Grease Gun,' a .45 ACP full-auto submachine gun that delivered for the United States and its allies.