Despite efforts to simplify its design, the M1A1 Thompson submachine gun was still a time consuming and expensive gun to manufacture. Research and development of a cost effective alternative resulted in the M3 "Grease Gun." Produced by the General Motors Guide Lamp Division, it was a stamped, sheet-metal surrogate for the primarily milled Thompson. With its riveted and welded construction, the M3 was originally designed as a disposable small arm to be used and then discarded once it became inoperative. This simple weapon permitted the installation of a conversion kit - a replacement bolt and barrel, recoil springs, and a magazine adapter which would change the weapons original .45 caliber to that of 9 mm Parabellum.
Group
Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
Extra Fine painted
Scale
Scale 1:30
Material
Metal-Alloy
Epoch
World War II
Nationality/Location
USA
State
new
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
W. Britain Model Figures E. Water St. 20 OH 45601 Chillicothe Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
