The US M3/M3A1 Submachine Gun
the complete history of america’s famed “grease gun”
$126.79
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
28 January 2021
Summary
The Grease Gun: A Complete History of the US M3/M3A1 Submachine Gun
In January 1943, the “U.S. Submachine Gun, Caliber .45, M3” marked a significant shift in weapons manufacturing. Unlike the high-quality, milled Thompson, the M3 was primarily constructed from sheet metal. Derisively nicknamed “Grease Gun” for its resemblance to a mechanic’s tool, it quickly proved its worth in combat.
This weapon saw action in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and other conflicts worldwide. Chi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764360589 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0764360582 |
| Author: | Michael Heidler |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 28 January 2021 |
| Weight: | 1.63kg |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm x 22mm |
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About The Author
Michael Heidler
Michael Heidler has researched military history and weapons technology for more than 30 years. Through intensive research in archives and museums, as well as through contact with collectors around the world, he has built a comprehensive archive of military documents and regulations. He is the author of more than 100 articles and books, including the benchmark German Secret Armament Codes until 1945.
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