What SMG replaced the Thompson?

M3
The M3 was intended as a replacement for the Thompson, and began to enter frontline service in mid-1944. The M3A1 variant was used in the Korean War and later conflicts.

What is the newest submachine gun?

The Kalashnikov Concern unveiled their latest submachine gun called the ‘PPK-20’ for military pilots during the ‘ARMY 2021’ arms exhibition outside of Moscow in late August 2021. The weapon is an advanced version of the ‘Vityaz-M’ FSB submachine gun.

Did the Germans use the Grease Gun?

History. The Grease Gun was a project that started in 1942. A unique feature of the Grease Gun was that it was able to convert to German 9mm rounds, used in the German submachine guns. By 1944, the M3 was simplified again, by removing the cocking handle, and instead, added a small notch hole inside the bolt.

Is the M3 still used?

M3 and M3A1 submachine guns remained in service in the U.S. armed forces, mainly as armament for armored vehicle crewmen. They saw use during the Gulf War in the early 1990s, and limited numbers of grease guns are reportedly still being utilized in the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns even today.

How many Thompson submachine guns were made in WW2?

More than 1.5 million military Thompson submachine guns were produced during World War II. It is the first weapon to be labeled and marketed as a “submachine gun”. The original fully automatic Thompsons are no longer produced.

What kind of gun is the T2 submachine gun?

April 26, 2016Ian McCollumPrototype, Submachine Guns, Video46 The T2 submachine gunwas Auto-Ordnance’s entry into the ongoing competition to replace the classic Thompson submachine gun with something more economical to produce.

What was the first fully automatic submachine gun?

It was designated as the M1928A1, M1 and M1A1 during this time. More than 1.5 million military Thompson submachine guns were produced during World War II. It is the first weapon to be labeled and marketed as a “submachine gun”. The original fully automatic Thompsons are no longer produced.

Who used Thompson submachine guns in the Greek Civil War?

During the Greek Civil War, the Thompson submachine gun was used by both sides. The Hellenic Armed Forces, gendarmerie and police units were equipped with Thompson submachine guns supplied by the British and later in the war by the United States.