Drawing inspiration from the British STEN gun, the M3 was developed as a high-speed, low-cost substitute for the Thompson family of submachine guns. The M3A1 further streamlined the process, with the biggest change being the removal of the lever action cocking mechanism in favor of a bolt slotted to be retracted by hand.

Manufactured in Florida using a commercial receiver and military surplus components, this is a close copy of the U.S.-issue M3A1 submachine gun, one of the signature weapons of World War II and a mainstay American close-combat weapon through Korea and beyond.

Scarce World War II Ithaca Gun Company Registered Fully Automatic Class III/NFA M3A1 Submachine Gun “Sales Sample” Auction Location: Rock Island , IL Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Scarce World War II Ithaca Gun Company Registered Fully Automatic Class III/NFA M3A1 Submachine Gun “Sales Sample” This is a very fine example of an original WWII M3A1 "Grease Gun" as manufactured by the Ithaca Gun Company. This model was developed in 1942/43 as a cheaper replacement for the expensive to manufacture M1928 Thompson SMG.

Bid in a Proxibid online auction to acquire a Medea Corp M3A1 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable from Rock Island Auction Company.

Developed circa 1941-1942 in response to the British STEN gun, as a substitute for the M1 Thompson SMG which could be produced faster and more efficiently, the "A1" variant was introduced in 1944. Though withdrawn from overall service in 1957, the M3A1 was still issued to vehicle crews as late as the First Gulf War.

Bid in a Proxibid online auction to acquire a U.S. Guide Lamp M3A1 Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R from Rock Island Auction Company.

2024年5月6日 · WW2 Submachine Gun. One of the deadliest close combat WW2 weapons, the submachine gun made a lasting impact on the battlefield. SMGs were most commonly equipped to infantry leaders, paratroopers, and armored vehicle …

World War II General Motors/Guide Lamp Division M3A1 "Grease Gun" Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA “SALES SAMPLE” Auction Location: Rock Island , IL Auction Date: September 8, 2018

2023年4月8日 · What happened to Lot 1379, NO 598. Interests:Mechanical toys - cars, instruments, and of course - guns. The 1921-28 thompsons are the epitomy of perfection for a mechanical device that fills all my interests! Well it looks like I missed lot #1379. And OGCA too! Anyone else find results for that gun? Realized price was $38,188?????