M3A1 (Hudson)

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WWII M3A1 Grease Gun

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Hudson

WWII U.S. M3A1 Grease Gun

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Hudson: WWII U.S. M3A1 Grease Gun with Custom metal parts

The only two weak points of the Hudson M3A1 which are made of ABS have been replaced/strengthen with custom CNC metal parts.

The barrel has a metal outer sleeve and a new metal detonator chamber has been made (the original plastic was prone to breaking if forced/ over tightened) so future proofed.

In very good condition, appears unfired. Includes: Original box, instructions, 30rd magazine, 5x Brand new .45ACP blowback cartridges (new type)

Functions, Fires, Field strips Exactly like the real thing

Caliber: .45ACP 5 included - more available.

Weight Approx.: 2.6Kg Loaded

Construction: abs and metal parts

Magazine capacity: 30

Retractable Steel Stock

Power: 7mm PFC cap Blowback

Open Barrel for venting

Firing Mode: Full automatic

We ship internationally with full online tracking of your order. Please ask for a shipping quote : sales@mg-props.co.uk

Accessories

PFC Caps : �11.00 / �9.50 per box

1x box = 100 PFC primer caps) These are required to make the bang, smoke and eject the cartridges

Extra cartridges: �2.85 / �2.10 each (in stock)

.45ACP Lightweight/ Mild kick blowback cartridges: �3.80 / �3.20 each (reusable / takes 1x PFC primer cap).

These are a new design / light weight. Less than half the weight a standard cartridge and internally built for maximum force giving more kickback and power from a lighter more powerful cartridge over a standard cartridge.

Spare magazines: �27.55 / �19.95 each (in stock)

Sling: �18.85 / �14.95 each (in stock)

Eight real look / size .45ACP Blowback cartridges: �28.85 / �21.95 (in stock)

Look like real bullets with .45 markings (great for display) but can also be fired in your M3A1 Grease Gun

Eight real look / size .45ACP Dummy Bullets: �28.85 / �21.95 (in stock)

Look like real bullets with .45ACP markings (great for display)

Ammo Boxes: �10.75 / �8.45

Plastic ammo container for .45ACP (real looks or blowback). Keep your ammo neatly stored : (Holds 50rds)

Brief Info on the M3A1 Grease Gun

The M3 was a blow back submachine originally fielded in December 1942. It could only be fired on fully-automatic.

The M3 submachine gun, also known as Grease gun, was developed as a cheaper war-time alternative to famous Thompson M1 and M1928 submachine guns.

M3 and M3A1 were developed and manufactured by General Motors Corp. M3 was introduced in 1942, and simplified M3A1 was introduced in 1944

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. Also, 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.
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 were located at the top of the receiver.

The weapon's compact size makes it ideal for use inside tanks, and it remains an issue weapon even today

The M3A1 was used during World War II ,Korea and Vietnam.

Following World War II, the role of submachine guns was greatly diminished with the introduction of assault rifles and light portable machine guns.

Submachine guns are still used by Special Forces, air crews, armoured vehicles, counter-terrorist units, and naval personnel.