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The U.S. used quite a few of the M3 submachine guns in .45 ACP caliber (and a few in 9mm Parabellum). They were often referred to as "grease guns" fo
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The U.S. used quite a few of the M3 submachine guns in .45 ACP caliber (and a few in 9mm Parabellum). They were often referred to as "grease guns" fo

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I owned one of these (registered) that was still in 45acp but had UK proofs and wore the black paint. It was returned after the war and served with the Beaumont, TX, PD, before I got it. Slow rate of fire and easy to click of a single round with a brisk trigger pull. Enjoyed it a lot.
 

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