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WW2: U.S. 101st Airborne Running with M3 Grease Gun, 1944-45
Manufacture Product Number : WBN-25243 1/30 Scale |
| Despite efforts to simplify its design, the M1A1 Thompson submachine gun was still a time consuming and expensive gun to manufacture. Research and development of a cost effective alternative resulted in the M3 “Grease Gun.” Produced by the General Motor’s Guide Lamp Division, it was a stamped, sheet-metal surrogate for the primarily milled Thompson. With its riveted and welded construction, the M3 was originally designed as a disposable small arm to be used and then discarded once it became inoperative. This simple weapon permitted the installation of a conversion kit – a replacement bolt and barrel, recoil springs, and a magazine adapter which would change the weapon’s original .45 caliber to that of 9 mm Parabellum. |
Type = Figure Kits, Busts and Accessories
Period = World War 2
Scale = 1/30 Scale (60mm or 2 1/2 inches)
Material = Metal Figures
Finish = Matte
Status = Upcoming release
| You may pre order this product at an extra discount of 10-20% (depending on the vendor). You will not be charged until the item arrives. |
Pre-order price: $48.00