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M3A1 Grease Gun

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M3A1 Grease Gun
Quick Overview
Overview

The M3A1 is a .45 ACP submachine gun developed by the United States Army during World War II. It was designed as a cheaper and faster-to-produce alternative to the Thompson submachine gun. The weapon earned the nickname Grease Gun due to its resemblance to the automotive tool used for applying grease. The M3A1 simplified the original M3 design by eliminating the cocking handle and using a finger hole in the bolt instead. It remains one of the most cost-effective submachine gun designs ever put into mass production.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
762 mm (stock extended) / 579 mm (collapsed)
Barrel Length
203 mm
Weight
3.47 kg (unloaded)
Mechanical
Action Type
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger Type
Selective fire
Sights Type
Fixed blade front, flip-up rear aperture
Magazine Capacity
30 rounds
Additional Information
action
Blowback, open bolt
rate Of Fire
350-450 rpm

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