M3 submachine gun - Wikipedia
The M3 became the main submachine gun over the Thompson for the U.S. and South Korean forces during the Korean War, because the Communists used the Thompson submachine …
At The Range: M3A1 Submachine Gun - American Rifleman
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 …
The M3 & M3A1 'Grease Guns' - American Rifleman
May 20, 2016 · The new variant, standardized as the “U.S. Submachine Gun, Cal. .45, M1,” dispensed with the unnecessary and over-engineered Blish locking system of the M1928A1 …
The M3/M3A1 Grease Gun: Unlikely Thompson Killer
Feb 24, 2022 · Commonly called the “Grease Gun” because it resembles the mechanic’s tool of the same name, the M3 first rolled off the production lines in May of 1943, seeing its first …
The Ithaca Gun Company US M3A1 Submachine Gun
Nov 2, 2015 · World War II M3A1 submachine gun as manufactured by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors. While Guide Lamp manufactured 605,694 M3 models, only 82,821 M3A1 …
WWII Allied Advantage: Unique M3 and M3A1 Grease Guns and …
May 20, 2024 · Just about every military small arms enthusiast is familiar with the U.S. M3 and M3A1 submachine guns, better known by the nickname bestowed upon them by GIs during …
5 Reasons Why the M3 Grease Gun Was Better Than the Thompson …
Aug 7, 2021 · The M3A1 was a very robust submachine gun that provided a short and compact option for specialized roles. It served far longer than the Thompson, and while it wasn’t as …
Grease Gun: Examining the M3/M3A1 Submachine Gun
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.
M3A1 .45 caliber submachine gun (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 …
The M3 "Grease Gun" is the US Military's Longest-Serving Submachine Gun
Aug 11, 2022 · The longest-serving submachine gun with the US military, its second-biggest stage was the Korean War, where the M3A1 variant saw extensive use by coalition troops.