The M3/M3A1 Grease Gun: Built for Global War

[Talyn]

An informative look at the World War II submachine gun that ultimately replaced the iconic Thompson in the US military’s arsenal. The Thompson was a great weapon, but it was very expensive and took a relatively long time to produce. With the US economy supplying the material to fight a global war, including supplying much of our allies’ needs, a cost-effective alternative had to be found.

The M3/M3A1 Grease Gun

 

[Bassbob]

It's basically a caulk gun with a barrel.

 

[TidalWave]

…roughly paralleled the British Sten gun - at least in its production advantages if not its intended purpose.

 

[Jfal]

Better than the Luty...

 

[HansGruber]

I so want one.

I’d take a semiauto version…that would get a SBR tax stamp so fast it wouldn’t be funny. Thread the barrel, put a can on it.

Ultimate HD piece.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I so want one.

I’d take a semiauto version…that would get a SBR tax stamp so fast it wouldn’t be funny. Thread the barrel, put a can on it.

Ultimate HD piece.

I’m at odds again.

I think the Sten and Grease gun are the ugliest things know to man. Along with the Luger… did I mention Turkish guns