Nice reproduction of submachine gun, made of metal, with simulated mechanism for loading and firing, mobile safe cover, removable magazine and retractable stock with double position.
The M3 was an automatic submachine gun designed in 1941 by George Hyde, an experienced gunsmith in the German army during the First World War and who in 1927 emigrated to the USA. The weapon was commissioned by the USA Army because of the effectiveness of the European submachine guns such as the German MP, or the British Sten, and also because of the production and cost problems of the Thompson M1928A1.
ITEM NOT SHIPPED OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION AND SWITZERLAND.
Description
The M3 was an automatic submachine gun designed in 1941 by George Hyde, an experienced gunsmith in the German army during the First World War and who in 1927 emigrated to the USA. The weapon was commissioned by the USA Army because of the effectiveness of the European submachine guns such as the German MP, or the British Sten, and also because of the production and cost problems of the Thompson M1928A1.
Nice full-size metal replica of the M3 'Grease Gun' submachine gun, with simulated loading and firing mechanism, mobile safe cover, removable magazine and retractable stock.
The M3 was designed in 1941 by George Hyde, an experienced gunsmith in the German army during the First World War who emigrated to the USA in 1927. The weapon was commissioned by the US Army because of the effectiveness of the German and British submachine guns in combat, not to mention the high production cost of the Thompson M1928A1 and its operating problems.
Weathered to enhance realism.
ITEM NOT SHIPPED OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION AND SWITZERLAND .
Genuine 1944 canvas ammo pouch, manufactured by The Hinson Mfg. Co. , intended for M3 'Grease Gun' submachine gun 30-round magazines. Markings clearly visible: Case, Cal. .45 Sub M.G., Clip, D90242.
Designed to carry eight 30 round .45cal magazines. Constructed of heavy OD green water resistant canvas, each case comes with a steel lift-the-dot type snap, heavy web shoulder strap and integral web belt loop all heavily stitched for rugged structural support.
Complete with light OD straps; in very good overall condition.
Label shown in the last picture for illustration purposes is not included .
Shoulder sleeve insignia of the 2nd Infantry Division, Indian Head , which landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day.
Campaigns:
- Normandy, D-Day, Operation Overlord, Omaha Beach - Northern France - Rhineland - Battle of the Bulge - Czechoslovakia
Nice replica of the M1941 cover canteen, mounted. This reinforced cover canteen was sometimes used by paratroopers as it made the canteen attachment more secure.
German Esbit stove, perfect for re-enactment. No larger than a cigarette box, it could heat a soup ration in minutes thank to inflammable tablets. They were smoke free enabled to be used in combat conditions without revealing the soldier's position.
Dimensions folded: 9,8 x 7,7 x 2,3 cm Weight with 1 pack tablets: 170 g - space saving fold stove to warm up food and beverages - incl. 20 x 4g dryer fuel - eligible stove position in two levels - suitable for cups, pots and pans
Nice reproduction of submachine gun, made of metal, with simulated mechanism for loading and firing, mobile safe cover, removable magazine and retractable stock with double position.
The M3 was an automatic submachine gun designed in 1941 by George Hyde, an experienced gunsmith in the German army during the First World War and who in 1927 emigrated to the USA. The weapon was commissioned by the USA Army because of the effectiveness of the European submachine guns such as the German MP, or the British Sten, and also because of the production and cost problems of the Thompson M1928A1.
ITEM NOT SHIPPED OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION AND SWITZERLAND.
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