M3A1 submachine guns were retired from U.S. frontline service after 1959, but continued to be issued, for example as backup weapons for armored vehicle crews as late as the Gulf War …

The M3A1 is an 84mm lightweight, man-portable, direct-fire recoilless rifle in use by U.S. Army and Special Forces. The M3A1 MAAWS is effective against light/medium armor, personnel in...

Feedback from these actions led to improvements incorporated in the M3A1, which began production in May 1942, including the addition of a gyro stabilizer for the 37mm main gun and …

Here's a look at the M3/M3A1 'Grease Gun,' a .45 ACP full-auto submachine gun that delivered for the United States and its allies.

The M3A1 is an improved, simplified variant of the M3. The low cyclical rate of fire and straight line of recoil thrust provide excellent control and accuracy for both weapons.

Between December 1942 and 1944, during which the M3 submachine gun model was used, numerous deficiencies were noted, corrected failures in the following version, called M3A1, …

In April 1945, approval was given for the replacement of all models of Thompson submachinegun with the M3 (limited standard) and the M3A1 (standard issue) submachineguns.

After WW2 the M3 was mainly issued to Tank Crews.

Information about the M3a1 grease gun, a sub machine gun operated by Delta Force in the early stages of its history.

Oct 16, 2024 · PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - The Army just completed its final fielding of the Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS), which includes the newer …