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The
M3 sub-machinegun, also known as Grease
gun, was developed as a cheaper war-time
alternative to famous Thompson M1A1 and
M1928 sub-machineguns. M3 and M3A1 were
developed and manufactured by General
Motors Corp. M3 was introduced in 1942,
and simplified M3A1 was introduced in
1944, and remained in service in the USA
until 1960 or so, and also was exported
outside the USA.
M3A1's were able to be converted to use
9mm Luger rounds by replacing the barrel,
bolt, and installing the magazine adaptor
to use british Sten magazines. Both M3
and M3A1 fired from the open bolt (round
is chambered after the trigger is
pulled). The retractable stock, made from
steel wire, could be used as cleaning rod
(when detached), it also featured a
magazine loading tool. Some M3s and M3A1a
were also fitted with flash hiders. The
sights were fixed and located at the top
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M3 is full-auto
only, blowback operated firearm. The
receiver is made from steel stampings. M3
featured spring-loaded ejection port
cover (also acted as safety) and
crank-type bolt retracting (cocking)
handle at the right side of the receiver.
In M3A1 the designers removed cocking
handle assembly (it was prone to
malfunctions) and replaced it with simple
finger hole in the bolt body, accessible
through enlarged ejection window. -(Shortened
and/or modified version of the article at
world.guns.ru)
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stock retracted and flash
suppressor removed |
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GAME
DATA: M3A1 The M3 is a relic of the
WW2. A cheap war time SMG for the troops.
It's made from stamped scrap metal and
the only reason for it's long time of
service (US tank crew used it untill the
early 90s) is the shear number of them.
But an automatic (400-450 rounds per
minute) .45 ACP sub-machinegun is better
than nothing in a tight spot.
Used by Hong Kong Triads and Colombian
Rebels. Also by some Soviet troops in
Prague.
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| Name:
M3A1 |
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| Slot:
4, Sub-machineguns |
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| Caliber:
.45 ACP |
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| Capacity:
30 rounds |
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| Firemodes:
Full- auto |
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| Accuracy:
Fair |
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