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.

Meant to be fired and then discarded, George Hyde’s M3 grease gun served the U.S. military for a remarkable half century. Scorned by those who first took it to war, this weapon later earned a …

Aug 11, 2022 · When the lightweight and cheap US Submachine Gun, Cal. 45, M3 was introduced into service in 1944, it was intended for use across all theaters of combat. Nicknamed the “Grease Gun” …

The American M3 ‘Crease Gun’ was the equivalent of the British Sten, German MP40 and Russian PPSh, for it was designed for mass production. It was a sound enough weapon, but the US troops …

SA/M3-A1's (with new improved design) in full production! We are now accepting orders. A faithful re-creation of the venerable M3-A1, using several USGI parts. The pistol version includes an 8 inch …

Jul 6, 2021 · If a tank crew needed a personal defense weapon with short-range firepower, the Grease Gun was there to provide it. The simple, uncelebrated M3A1 SMG stayed in service until there was a …

Feb 4, 2024 · The M3 was chambered for the same .45 ACP round fired by the Thompson submachine gun, but was cheaper to mass produce and lighter, at the expense of accuracy.[12] The M3 was …

Aug 18, 2018 · The M3 "Grease Gun" was an economical submachine gun weapon designed during World War 2 (1939-1945) intended to arm the large quantity of incoming American troops with an …

The rudimentary M3 “Grease Gun” was widely used in Allied armored vehicles during World War II because it was compact enough to get into and out of a tank turret easily. A U.S. soldier of the 3rd …

Cutaway of the Day: M3 ‘Grease Gun’. The famously nicknamed 'Grease Gun’ was officially designated the United States Submachine Gun, Cal. .45, M3, designed as a more cost effective alternative to …