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The US M3/M3A1 Submachine Gun: The Complete History of America's Famed "Grease Gun" by Michael Heidler Building/assembling standard and improved performanceTable of Contents In January 1943, when the "U. S. Submachine Gun, Caliber . 45, M3" was officially adopted, it was a step into the future of weapons manufacturing technology. In absolute contrast to the milled, high quality Thompson models, the M3 was almost completely made from sheet metal. Many soldiers mockingly called it "Grease Gun" owing to its visual similarity to the mechanic's tool, but it soon gained a fighting reputation. The Grease Gun