American WW2 (Grease Gun) M3 sub machine gun replica by Denix.

This full size all metal replica of the M3 sub machine guns can be cocked and it dry fires.

The M3 was adopted on 24th December 1942, it was designed to replace the M1 Thompson which took a long time to manufacture and was expensive. The US Army needed a sub machine gun that was quicker and cheaper to make than the M1 Thompson. 

After studying the British Sten gun, George Hyde designed the M3 Sub machine gun which could be made for less than $20. (in 1942) it was made from steel and was lighter and more compact than the M1 Thompson.

This is a replica of the first model M3 sun machine gun which has the cocking handle on the side (the later M3A1 model removed the side cocking handle) and was commonly called the "Grease Gun" due to its similarities to a grease gun.

The Denix made replica of the M3 Sub Machine Gun, "Grease Gun" features:

• Full size.
• All metal.
• Side cocking handle fully moves and cocks the bolt.
• Top cover moves so it can be closed and opened, this acts as a safety catch.
• Skeleton metal stock is removable and it can opened into two positions.
• Working magazine catch release.
• Magazine is removable (magazine is hollow so it cannot hold any rounds).
• Two sling attachment points (uses the carbine sling) sling not included.
• Can be cocked with the cocking handle and dry fired by pulling the trigger.

Sizes:

• Length with out stock attached 50cm.
• Length with stock attached in closed position 57cm.
• Length with stock fully extended 74cm.

The replica guns are sold as props for film, theatre and re-enactment use. We can only ship them to a UK address via courier (excluding the Isle of Man, Isle of Scilly and the Channel Islands which we cannot ship to because of flight restrictions). Sorry we cannot send them outside of the U.K. They are made to look and feel realistic and although they are made from metal, it is not a gun metal and they are designed so they cannot chamber or fire any rounds of ammunition. They are designed for prop use and they have moving parts, although excessive use will wear the parts out, worn out parts are not covered by the warranty and the manufacture does not make or supply spare parts.

Please read the following restrictions. Due to the current British law it is illegal to sell this reproduction firearm to anyone apart from to the following people or organisations;

• Museum or gallery
• Theatrical performances
• Films and television programmes
• Historical re-enactments events
• Members of re-enactment or military vehicle groups
• Crown servants for the purpose of employment

You are also required to be over 18 years of age, if the ID that you send in does not include proof of your age we will also arrange an age verification check by Experian. By purchasing a replica you give us your consent to an age verification check by Experian to ensure age compliance. If this age check fails we may contact for further information or cancel the order.

We must obtain proof that you fall into one of these groups before we can send your order. Acceptable proof would be;

• A letter from the museum or theatre company
• A letter from the commissioning film/TV company
• A copy of your re-enactment/military vehicle membership card and relevant insurance certificate
• Proof of requirement for use in conjunction with employment (Crown Servant) e.g. Letter from commanding officer/manager confirming the use is for the purposes of employment such as training

Age verification is required in addition to the above proof.

You can send a copy by post, fax or e-mail quoting your order ref.