Deactivated Old Spec WWII US M3 Grease Gun

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Deactivated Old Spec WWII US M3 "Grease" Gun manufactured Guide Lamp. Produced to replace the Thompson machine gun during world war two, which was expensive and slow to manufacture, it was nick named the Grease gun as it looked very similar to a type used by mechanics. The US military realised the need to produce a low cost mass production machine gun, much like the British Sten. This early M3 model was the answer, first introduced into service in late 1942, it has a distinctive cocking handle located on the right side of the ejector housing. The M3 was only produced until late 1944, when it modernized and redesignated the M3A1. The serial 270662 dates this one to early 1944 when only 343,372 M3s were made. Correctly marked with the US military acceptance stamps and its original green parkerized finish. Chambered in .45 like the Thompson it replaced. It still packed one hell of a punch. British SOE also used them modified to chamber 9mm. The M3 saw action in WWII and Korea, and was used by US Navy Seals during the Gulf War in 1991. Comes fitted with correct sling and oiler bottle. Deactivated in 1991 to old specifications it can be cocked, stripped and dry fired. These early models in old spec (pre 1995) form are now becoming increasing sought after and hard to find.

To order Call 01547 529093 or 05603 416575 or email sales@deactivated-guns.co.uk.

Product Code: DEAS5

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