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The $21 Gun That Was Never Supposed to Survive (But Did)

When the United States entered World War II, the legendary Thompson submachine gun was the standard automatic weapon. Soldiers loved it. But there was one major problem — it was incredibly expensive. At nearly $200 per unit in 1940s money, America needed something cheaper, faster, and easier to mass-produce. The result? The M3 submachine gun — better known as the “Grease Gun.” Built from stamped sheet metal, crude welds, and minimal machining, it looked like something made in a garage. Soldiers initially hated it. It jammed. The magazine design caused problems. The safety was questionable. And yes — it was originally intended to be disposable. Yet somehow… this cheap wartime stopgap weapon would go on to serve in: • World War II • The Korean War • Vietnam • The Gulf War • Even Special Forces units How did a weapon designed to be thrown away survive nearly 50 years of military service? In this video, we break down: • Why the Thompson was too expensive • How the M3 was inspired by the British Sten • The dangerous design flaws • Why soldiers eventually respected it • And how it outlived weapons that were meant to replace it This is the full story of the M3 Grease Gun. #WWII #GreaseGun #M3SubmachineGun #MilitaryHistory #WorldWar2 #USArmy #Thompson #WarDocumentary #HistoryExplained #KoreanWar