M3 grease gun value books

We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. Books shop crate club academy gear try 7 days free. Aug 28, 2017 this is of course, the m3, dubbed the grease gun by the gis and marines who used it. Needs more explanation of the guns and their contexts, too. There is a blue book published that contains that type of information. M3 gl are between 1216k m3a1 medinas spelling are guns that were built from left over parts and stampings 1015k are the lowest value g.

Designed by general motors inland division to use parts that were mostly stamped instead of milled, production issues and specification changes delayed frontline service until mid1944. Thx for reply why the second model are more expensive. M3 m3a1 grease gun inthewrap magazine numrich gun parts. The m3 had a long service life, from the second world war to operation desert storm. It was supposed to serve as a replacement to the iconic and expensive thompson submachine gun, but developed a reputation of its own that kept it in the u. Influenced by the german mp 40 and the british sten, the. It was a sound enough weapon but the us troops never really took to the type, preferring the expensive thompson submachine gun. Another third discusses its fielding and gradual acceptance by a variety of users. This myth stems from a us army training film portraying the. The magazine for the m3 submachine gun was modified i forget how and used in the ingram m10 submachine gunwhich had almost three times the cyclic rate of the grease gun. To be brief the generations begin with high precision milled construction machined and assembled by highly skilled technicians time consuming and expensive, progresses to stamped and bent sheet metal by factory workers cheaper and mass. It fired a heavy, hardhitting bullet at over 600 rounds per minute. The original m3 was an answer to the somewhat complex design and high.

As noted, the m3 grease gun magazine is a detachable box magazine that boasts a familiar design based on the original military m3 submachine gun magazine, but with several muchneeded improvement. The m3 grease gun was simple yet effective design which saw both sides of the receiver stamped from mild steel sheets. Wwii browning m1917 machine gun water steam condensing can. M3 and m3a1 were developed and manufactured by general motors corp. All parts complete with flame cut demilled receiver to batf specs ready to rebuild into nonfiring display piece. The m3 submachine gun was adopted by the us army on december 12th, 1942, as a cheaper alternative to the thompson the tommy gun. As a military weapon, the m4 was not subject to the national firearms act, so the detachable barrel was 14 inches in. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing.

Those new cobray mags are nothing but gi grease gun mags that were modified to fit the mac 10, then stamped with a cobray logo. Despite the problems in its manufacture, the m3 gained the sympathies of the soldiers and became popular as the grease gun grease gun. Because of the excellent design of the thompson it performed well and was very highly regarded by those it served. The m3 grease gun by leroy thompson, adam hook, alan. The m3 grease gun was developed by general motors during wwii to be a low cost, easy to manufacture replacement for the costly, manufacturing intensive thompson submachine gun. The grease gun paperback january 1, 1999 by frank iannamico author. Copy of original redacted for privacy issues paperwork included. M3 grease gun mauser mosin nagant mossberg 500 590 pm63 rak pm84 pm98 glauberyt ppsh41 pps43 remington 870 rpg ruger 1022 ruger mini 1430 sa80 enfield sig sig mpx sks smle enfield springfield m6 scout sten sterling smg steyr aug stg44 svd svt40 swedish k m45 thompson 1928a1 utg valmet vepr 12 gauge vz58. The sten was a major inspiration for the m3, for instance the m3, in many ways, combined the strongest points of the sten and the thompson while working out their kinks like the stens horrible ergonomics and the thompsons high cost. Join the grabcad community today to gain access and download. It would kill lots of nazis and imperial japanese in the right hands though. The m3 appeared in number during 1943 in time to succeed the excellentbutexpensive and complicated m1 thompson tommy gun series. The m3 was commonly referred to as the grease gun or simply the greaser, owing to its visual similarity to the mechanics tool.

Purchased from the estate of the owner who registered the firearm in the novdec, 1968 amnesty. Transferable machine guns in stock and for sale at otb. Firearms already possessed pre 1986 by civilians on form 4s can still be transferred, but no additional machine guns can be transferred to civilians. Designed to replace the expensive thompson smg, the m3 was issued to airborne troops and others during world war ii thanks to its compact design with sliding wire stock.

Everybody from any nation including the chinese communists who got to use the thompson liked it a lot. Us wwii m3 grease gun nonfiring replica atlanta cutlery. The m3 submachine gun, also known as grease gun, was developed as a cheaper wartime alternative to famous thompson m1 and m1928 submachine guns. When wwii began there was only one weapon in the submachine gun class that was readily available to the allied forces, the model 1928 thompson. The m3 grease gun is an osprey weapon series book, authored by leroy thompson, with illustrations by adam hook. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Sam3a1s with new improved design in full production. Feb 12, 2018 the m3 grease gun was simple yet effective design which saw both sides of the receiver stamped from mild steel sheets. As any macroeconomics 101 student can tell you, the machine gun supply has not been able to expand to meet. Sa m3 a1s with new improved design in full production. Valkyrie arms contributes to several large national organizations and some local organizations, but does not have. Mass production using available resources and thrift in the u.

The m3 grease gun weapon, band 46 leroy thompson, adam hook, alan gilliland isbn. Were americas largest supplier of current and obsolete parts and have been servicing the firearms community since 1950. The m3 grease gun was an economical submachine gun weapon designed during world war 2 19391945 intended to arm the large quantity of incoming american troops with an equallylarge quantity of small arms. Read the m3 grease gun by leroy thompson,adam hook,alan gilliland for free with a 30 day free trial. Conspicuously mark the grease fitting with the type of grease being used. The first third of the book is devoted to the long developmental history of the m3. The m3 and m3a1 submachine guns, also known as grease guns due to their similarity in appearance to the mechanics tool, served an important role not only in world war ii, but in many. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. Find everything that you need with numrich gun parts. M3 was introduced in 1942, and simplified m3a1 was introduced in 1944. A faithful recreation of the venerable m3 a1, using many original usgi parts. Browse our selection of m3 grease gun parts and place your order today. First seeing action in 1943, the m3 saw usage side by side with the thompson through the wars end in all theaters of operations.

One is able to see the weld marks around the magazine release where british armorers welded a bar over the magazine release button to avoid inadvertent dropping of the. In this video we showcase a classic m3a1 grease gun in 45 acp. Valkyrie arms recognizes the importance of supporting groups willing to stand up for second amendment rights and against guncontrol forces. Army service on 12 december 1942, as the united states submachine gun, cal. If you have ever looked into buying a machine gun you have likely noticed the exorbitant prices.

The ingram was lighter and shorter without the muzzle suppressor screwed into place and was marketed as a replacement for the grease gun as a local security weapon for. You might want to talk to a local dealer look in the yellow pages who might have a copy of the book. The result was a weapon that could be produced very inexpensively, but more importantly during a major war, manufactured in a short period of time. A faithful recreation of the venerable m3a1, using several usgi parts. In 1941, the us army observed the effectiveness of the smgs in western europe, like the german 9mm mp40 and british sten gun, hence initiated a study to develop its own stentype smg in 1942. This is due to the firearm owners protection act passed on may 19, 1986. Form 4 states guide lamp div gm detroit, michigan circa. Rifle magazines, mags, clips, machine gun, smg, hk, sig. How did the m3 submachine gun compare to the thompson. This denomination comes from its resemblance to the pressure greasers used by mechanics in the maintenance of heavy war machines. By frank iannamico just a short while later the germans simplified their original design of the mp38, by utilizing sheetmetal stampings, welded and pressed 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. The grabcad library offers millions of free cad designs, cad files, and 3d models. A beautiful, amnesty registered 1968 guide lamp division, m3 grease gun. In 1944, m3a1 was developed as an improved version of the grease gun. By the end of the war, some 600,000 units of the m3 had been manufactured. All the magazines we offer are notched to accept the milspec mag catch. Bar45 m3 grease gun magazine bar45 m3 grease gun magazine we use all milspec lower parts in our lowers including the magazine catch. Our version has the large ejection cover for the finger cocking bolt which eliminates the cocking handle. Includes six 30 round magazines and a web carry strap. A faithful recreation of the venerable m3 a1, using several usgi parts.

Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. As you probably already know, ownership of live weapons is illegal in the uk, so this is a deactivated example. Printed materials books page 1 united states simpson ltd. I have a couple, also have a couple that are engraved, powder springs, ga 1973 m10 45 acp buy one, or two for your collection then stock up on grease gun mags, or the ones from. Some grease guns develop pressure up to 15,000 psi. Apr 14, 2017 the magazine for the m3 submachine gun was modified i forget how and used in the ingram m10 submachine gunwhich had almost three times the cyclic rate of the grease gun. Submachine guns are also said to be of certain generations and this attempts to explain their technology. We can also notch your magazine for a nominal set up fee. Firearms already possessed pre 1986 by civilians on form 4s can still be transferred, but no additional machine guns can be transferred to. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. Aug 18, 2018 the m3 grease gun was an economical submachine gun weapon designed during world war 2 19391945 intended to arm the large quantity of incoming american troops with an equallylarge quantity of small arms. Created as an inexpensive replacement for the thompson submachine gun, this is an original m3 grease gun with british lend lease act proof marks on the barrel.

M3 submachine gun smg, or named grease gun, was an us made open bolt type smg adopted by us army in 1942 during the wwii. Have grease guns calibrated occasionally to ensure proper volume delivery. Unfollow m3 grease gun to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. All of this is accompanied by a well chosen selection of period. Shopping for m3 grease gun parts to complete your latest restoration project.

Start reading the m3 grease gun weapon book 46 on your kindle in under a minute. Learn the proper grease gun operation and know the delivery volume per shot. Theres no doubt about it, the m3 did look like a commonly used mechanics tool. The magazine for the m3 submachine gun was modified i forget how and used in the ingram m10 submachine gun which had almost three times the cyclic rate of the grease gun. It functions in every other respect apart from firing as it was deactivated in 1995 see the applied proofhouse marks below changes to the law since then mean that current deacts are weldedup with few moving parts. As such, these magazines are guaranteed to fit and function reliably in any m3 submachine gun, including the m3a1 variant. The trustworthy thompson was a reliable, battle tested weapon. Read the m3 grease gun online by leroy thompson, adam hook. Delta operators thoughts on the evolution and value of assault gear. Buy the m3 grease gun weapon by leroy thompson, adam hook, alan gilliland isbn. This is of course, the m3, dubbed the grease gun by the gis and marines who used it. The m265 had a wood stock, while the m4 had a sheet metal receiver with a telescoping stock of m3 grease gun type.

In short, if it wasnt on a form 4 on may 19, 1986, it cannot be owned by a civilian. Thompson smg, m3 grease gun, reising, ud american submachine guns 19191950. An improved variant, the m3a1, was favored by armored crews right up to. The dealer would need to see the gun since the condition of the gun affects the value.