Copy of original redacted for privacy issues paperwork included. The m3 grease gun weapon book 46 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. For when youre tired of seeing the same old guns on the airsoft field, ics give us their incarnation of the m3 greaser. The m3 appeared in number during 1943 in time to succeed the excellentbutexpensive and complicated m1 thompson tommy gun series. M3 and m3a1 grease guns april 14, 2017 ian mccollum submachine guns, video 67 the us began looking for a costeffective replacement for the thompson submachine gun in 1942, and the grease gun was the result. Hello guys i saw in the us an m3 grease gun first model for sale 21k is it normal to pay 21k for a grease gun.
Dec 14, 2017 add the magazine adapter, swap out the barrel and bolt then you have a 9mm m3 or m3a1. Unfollow m3 grease gun to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The m3 had a long service life, from the second world war to operation desert storm. Examining the m3m3a1 submachine gun 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. Milwaukee m12 12volt lithiumion cordless grease gun kit with one 4. The m3 grease gun by leroy thompson paperback, 2016 for. 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 has a nice black finish and is all metal barring a couple of very sturdy polymer pieces. Influenced by the german mp 40 and the british sten, the. Buy the m3 grease gun weapon book online at low prices in. When wwii began there was only one weapon in the submachine gun class that was readily available to the allied forces, the model 1928 thompson. Ii class iiinfa general motorsguide lamp division m3 submachine gun with spare. Created as an inexpensive replacement for the thompson submachine gun, this is an original m3 grease gun with british lend lease act proof marks on the barrel. Because of the excellent design of the thompson it performed well and was very highly regarded by those it served.
Rifle m1 thompson submachine gun m3 grease gun m1918 browning auto rifle m1917. I want to point out some features that make the m3k fs 3gun shotgun the best value for your dollar. Bravex heavy duty professional pistol grip grease gun 6000 psi 18 inch flex hose 4. Blue book of gun values for gun enthusiasts recoil. Mullin has shot every single one of these guns over his long and esteemed career as a gun. M3 grease gun markings its markings are in a different order than i have seen before. The definitive book on value investing by benjamin. A recoil is the upward motion of a gun after shooting a round. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. Without a clip, your grease gun is just a single shot. Aug 18, 2018 the m3 grease gun was an economical submachine gun weapon designed during world war 2 19391945 intended to arm the large quantity of incoming american troops with an equallylarge quantity of small arms. With true value rewards, you can earn points for every purchase toward future savings. It was a sound enough weapon but the us troops never really took to the type, preferring the expensive thompson.
Eventually, those expectations were fulfilled with the development and adoption of the stamped and welded m3 grease gun. Some weapons like the famous thompson submachine gun endear, while others like the utilitarian m3m3a1 grease guns simply endure. I want to point out some features that make the m3k fs 3 gun shotgun the best value for your dollar. The gun has been painted black so it makes harder to see the markings. Simple detail set designed to add additional details to any u. The first third of the book is devoted to the long developmental history of the m3. Milwaukee m18 18volt lithiumion cordless grease gun 2speed with 1 1. Locknlube grease gun coupler locks onto zerk fittings. The m3 grease gun by leroy thompson english paperback book free shipping. Another third discusses its fielding and gradual acceptance by a variety of users. As such, these magazines are guaranteed to fit and function reliably in any m3 submachine gun, including the m3a1 variant. Annotated combat photos, infantry weapons, kw history links. This article was excerpted from the book the m3 and m3a1 grease gun.
Its markings are in a different order than i have seen before. Ics ww2 m3 grease gun metal airsoft smg airsoft bb guns. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. All nfa rules apply visit frank iannamicos website to purchase the u. Everyone assumes the best product always has the highest price tag, however, this is not always the truth. True value rewards is available at participating stores. First seeing action in 1943, the m3 saw usage side by side with the thompson through the wars end in all theaters of operations. The camoflaged commando at center left is carrying an m3. A faithful recreation of the venerable m3 a1, using several usgi parts. As noted, the m3 grease gun magazine is a detachable box magazine that boasts a familiar design based on the original military m3 submachine gun magazine, but with several muchneeded improvement. Includes six 30 round magazines and a web carry strap. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. The magazine well was the same on the 45 vs 9mm marked ones and they both used the same adapter to make it work.
The philippine marines teach an old submachine gun new tricks. Purchased from the estate of the owner who registered the firearm in the novdec, 1968 amnesty. The m3 grease gun dates back to world war ii, but still sees action. Looking for grease gun parts, accessories, and the schematic. Its also metal construction and has many of the functioning features of the real thing. Thus, the m2 submachine gun has been relegated to a few museum showcases. The best part about the book, making it a legitimate mustread, mustshoot, is the fact that author t. Dec 27, 20 the m3 and m3a1 grease guns are the only u.
The battle over which gun is better and which ones has better produce abillity, damage, accuracy, ammo usage, and anything you want to argue about, i have to go with the thompson, one reason is that its stopping poer is amazing and its accuracy is better then the greece gun, this gun was used a lot in the gang business to so its not only a war weapon, now its your turn over this verdict. A faithful recreation of the venerable m3a1, using several usgi parts. Feb 12, 2018 overall, the m3 grease gun was reliable and filled the niche it was designed for. Add the magazine adapter, swap out the barrel and bolt then you have a 9mm m3 or m3a1. Army service on 12 december 1942, as the united states submachine gun, cal. A beautiful, amnesty registered 1968 guide lamp division, m3 grease gun. Numrich has been providing parts like these m3a1 machine gun parts since 1950 and is americas largest supplier of current and obsolete parts. Ics ww2 m3 grease gun metal airsoft smg solid real. The m3 grease gun was developed by general motors during wwii to be a low cost, easy to manufacture replacement for the costly, manufacturing intensive thompson submachine gun. You might want to talk to a local dealer look in the yellow pages who might have a copy of the book. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. The m3 grease gun was an economical submachine gun weapon designed during world war 2 19391945 intended to arm the large quantity of incoming american troops with an equallylarge quantity of small arms. One is able to see the weld marks around the magazine release where british armorers welded a bar over the magazine release button to avoid inadvertent dropping of the. David spiwak is dedicated to helping collectors locate the obscure world war 2 gun theyve been looking for.
The m3 and m3a1 submachine guns, also known as grease guns due to their similarity in appearance to the mechanics tool, served an important role not only in world war ii, but in many. M3 gl are between 1216k m3a1 medinas spelling are guns that were built from left over parts and stampings 1015k are the lowest value g. It was a cheap and easily massproduced smg that used to arm massive numbers of personnel with at a lower cost, all while conserving metal and effort to produce. Sa m3 a1s with new improved design in full production. The m3 grease gun was simple to operate and cheap to produce important.
It differs from firearm to firearm depending on the power and caliber of the ammunition. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. One sight locking grease gun coupler lock onto zerk fittings, 0 psi grease coupler 18 npt fits all grease gun tips, grease gun fittings kit with flex hose and ptfe tape. Please state the condition of the rifle so an estimate of value can be given. Yes the concept was to use behind the lines where 45 wasnt as easy to find as 9mm. Locknlube grease gun coupler xl extra reach for recessed grease fittings. The m3 grease gun is an osprey weapon series book, authored by leroy thompson, with illustrations by adam hook. Designed to replace the expensive thompson smg, the m3 was issued to airborne troops and others during. All parts complete with flame cut demilled receiver to batf specs ready to rebuild into nonfiring display piece. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Learn more, find a participating store, and enroll at. Choose from one of the more popular full machine gun styles or peruse the collection of ww2 machine guns for sale at central pennsylvanias premier firearms dealer. Get free 2day shipping on qualified grease gun products or buy products today with buy online pick up in store. It was a sound enough weapon but the us troops never really took to the type, preferring the expensive thompson submachine gun.
Apr 14, 2017 m3 and m3a1 grease guns april 14, 2017 ian mccollum submachine guns, video 67 the us began looking for a costeffective replacement for the thompson submachine gun in 1942, and the grease gun was the result. The magazine well was the same on the 45 vs 9mm marked ones and they both used the same adapter to. I have never seen dummy receivers and the quality is usually all scraped up. There is a blue book published that contains that type of information.
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