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M3 / M3A1 "Grease gun"
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M3A1. Ejection port cover opened
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Other Pictures:
M3. Note bolt retraction handle behind the magazine veil
M3A1. another view
M3A1. stock retracted.
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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. 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.
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Weapontype:
Submachine Gun
Cartridge:
.45ACP (also 9x19mm Luger/Para in M3A1)
Weight:
3.7 kg
Length:
(stock closed/open): 570 / 745 mm
Barrel:
203 mm
Magazine Capacity:
30 rounds
Rate of fire:
450 RPM
Effective range:
50 meters
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