The M3 became the main submachine gun over the Thompson for the U.S. and South Korean forces during the Korean War, because the Communists used the Thompson submachine …

Designed as an inexpensive replacement for the iconic Thompson submachine gun, this utilitarian firearm overcame early reliability problems to capably serve U.S. forces and their allies for …

Aug 11, 2022 · The Grease Gun saw active service for decades following the Second World War and was the standard-issue weapon for tank crews manning everything from the M48 Patton …

In reality, it’s a nickname for two versions of the same World War II vintage .45 ACP submachine gun — the M3 and M3A1. Both versions were all metal, stamped and spot-welded together.

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 …

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 …

May 20, 2016 · The M3 and M3A1 submachine guns, also known as “grease guns” due to their similarity in appearance to the mechanic’s tool, served an important role not only in World War …

Sep 22, 2025 · A Ww2 Grease Gun is a compact hand-operated tool designed to deliver lubricant to equipment in field or repair settings. In many cases, these guns were issued to maintenance …

The M1 Garand and the M3 Submachine Gun – nicknamed the ‘Grease Gun’ – armed generations of US infantry during the Second World War.

Jun 11, 2023 · “Five pre-production models of what would later become the M3 ‘Grease Gun’ were sent to Aberdeen Proving Ground in November 1942 for service trials. By January the …