Consequently, arms makers often sold their designs in small lots, but rarely with a contract to become widely issued, standard equipment. Privacy & Cookies Policy. While an M3 could survive being dropped on its left side without affecting its ability to function, dropping one on its right side was another matter entirely because that is where the weapon's fragile sheet metal retracting handle was mounted to the trigger housing assembly. A small "L"-shaped piece of metal in the stock functions as a magazine loader, since loading the final few rounds is difficult with the bare fingers. While the Thompson gun was carefully crafted in its manufacture, it had two primary drawbacks. This denomination comes from its resemblance to the pressure greasers used by mechanics in the maintenance of heavy war machines. 4mm) it also had a telescopic stock and an ejection window for the fired cartridges. Besides, it saved the government money. Advantages Of The M3/M3A1. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. Despite the problems in its manufacture, the M3 gained the sympathies of the soldiers and became popular as the "Grease Gun" (grease gun). WWII JEEP ALEMITE GREASE GUN ASSEMBLY NOS. Only registered customers can rate).
Ardennes44 Posted December 11, 2013 Share #1 Posted December 11, 2013 Hello guys I saw in the us an m3 grease gun first model for sale (21k)??? This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. And you understand that your use of the site's content is made at your own risk and responsibility. When it went into production in May 1943 at GM's Guide Lamp Division plant in Anderson, Ind., the M3 was a reliable open-bolt submachine gun weighing just over eight pounds with a fully loaded 30-round detachable box magazine. The US already had the Thompson submachine gun, but it was expensive and complicated to manufacture. Postage and Packaging costs are based on the weight of the item/s ordered and will be calculated during the checkout process.
In his 1945 edition of Small Arms of the World W. H. B Smith described the M3 SMG: "This weapon was developed by our Ordnance Department to fill the need for a submachine gun low in cost and simple to manufacture. The oil applicator can also be used to remove the extractor pin. At the time, the Army's ordnance companies were ready to repair just about any infantry weapon in inventory, but not the brand new Grease Gun. The M3 has a fairly conventional design with the magazine inserted halfway the weapon acting as the forward grip as well.
The initial production model, with its prominent cocking handle, had been replaced completely by the M-3A1 before any U. troops deployed to Vietnam. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. It has no adjustable sights, no selector switch, no fine-grained wood furniture, and few milled-steel components. That not only reduced manufacturing costs, but it also facilitated field maintenance. Army soldiers dropped M3 Grease Guns in such a way that they broke off crank handles. King Arms Limited Edition "Black Mamba" M1 Carbine CO2 Gas Blowback Rifle w/ Choate M1 Military Side Folding Stock. We have many replicas of weapons serviced in World War 2.
At peak production, M3s were a bargain at $20. 45-70 Government and Smith & Wesson Performance Center 460 XVR. The advances made in simplified production created a very cost-effective weapon system as well, as each "Grease Gun" was estimated to cost just a little over $20. This design could be subcontracted out to machine shops around the country for rapid production. The bolt is supported by two parallel guide rods, on which are mounted two recoil springs. Cybergun Licensed Thompson "Chicago Typewriter" M1928 Pattern Airsoft AEG Rifle w/ MOSFET. Beginning in 1941, Britain produced the Sten Gun, an innovative, indigenous submachine gun design. A faithful re-creation of the venerable M3-A1, using several USGI parts. The Thompson M1A1 spat 600 to 700 rounds per minute, so it was easy to quickly and inaccurately empty a magazine as the faster the firing rate, the harder the gun is to control. 95 pounds versus the Thompson's 10 pounds. The solution was straightforward and simple: ordnance company personnel started by removing what was left of the retracting handle assembly from each damaged weapon, then used an end mill to cut a seven-inch long slot into the right hand side of the receiver at the 2 o'clock position running from just behind the weapon's ejection port. An excellent design feature of the M3 was the use of dual operating rods and springs, which could be adjusted so that the bolt never "bottomed out". The intent was simple: replace the Thomspon. Note: No magazine or sling are included with gun.
The Army knew this and wisely designed the M3 and M3Aq to accommodate a slower 450 rounds per minute firing rate. The aim of the M3 sub-machine gun was just the simplicity: it was activated by retraction of masses with an open bolt and firing bursts that were fed by a straight magazine with double row of ammunition with a capacity of 30 cartridges 45 ACP (11. The Grease Guns were easy to clean and take apart. Click accept if you're ok with this, otherwise you can opt-out by leaving the site. Cybergun Colt Licensed 1911A1 Airsoft Gas Blowback Pistol by AW Custom. Store Policies & Info. Thompson Nickel Plated Chrome M1928 Chicago Typewriter Airsoft AEG by Cybergun. Trying to do this in the dark or with eyes on the enemy during combat made the process more difficult. Yet, the image stuck. It was easier to use indoors and even easier to use in and out of vehicles. Mechanically very good. This lead to the improved M3A1 design.
The M1A1 Thompson weighed 10 pounds. The firepower of the submachine gun was effective. We use cookies to give you the best online experience.
The M3 continued in U. service through the Korean War and well into the Vietnam War. Most of us are familiar with the AR-type shove and forget or the AK-type rock and roll. MB GPW Body and Misc. Click the "Go To Forum Thread" link below to jump in! Naturally, the new SMG would be compared to the Thompson. Let's see how they perform against big game like Cape More. Delta was fond of how quiet the gun was when equipped with a suppressor. That is about $3, 000 a weapon today when you adjust for inflation. Effective range: 100-150 meters. Numerous issues the gun faced included the cocking handle, which was later just removed entirely. In the field, simple is good, and the M3 and M3A1 were as simple as you can get. Tank crews carried them as a backup weapon – nearly 50 years after it was first introduced to save money and kill Nazis.
Finally, the wire shoulder stock was also modified to include a magazine loader, and the stock was bent to allow it to be used as a wrench to loosen the barrel nut assembly. WE-Tech Latest Gen2 Full Metal 1911 GI Full Size Airsoft GBB Pistol. 45-caliber pistol round from a 30-round magazine loaded from underneath the receiver. The iconic Thompson submachine gun – a sleek, well-made weapon highly prized by any GI who could get his hands on one – cost Uncle Sam about $225 each. After D-Day in June 1944, the limited supply of M3 submachine guns forced U.
But sheet stampings also created one weakness that would soon reveal itself on the battlefield. Designated as the US Submachine Gun, Cal. Mint an full auto Thanks for reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...