29th Infantry Division 116th Regiment, C-Company
29th Infantry Division 116th Regiment, C-Company

M3 Grease Gun

  • Distribution: Variable; intended for use by armored forces because of their short length. Unlikely to be found in a ground infantry unit.
  • Caliber: cal. .45 ACP
  • Feeding: 30 round detachable box magazine
  • Weight: 8.0 lbs.
  • Length: 29.8 in.with stock extended
  • Range: 75 yds (effective)
  • Action: Blowback
  • Rate of fire: 350-450 rpm
  • Cooling: Air
  • Use: Introduced to supplement or replace the heavier and more expensive M1, and designed for use in close in support against enemy AT infantry teams. Issued to tank crews because a longer weapon is difficult to shift and store inside a turret or hull.
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