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Lot 1572:Guide Lamp - M3

September 9th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1572:Guide Lamp - M3

September 9th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Desirable World War II General Motors Guide Lamp Division Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R M3 Submachine Gun with Magazine

This is an exceptional example of a WWII General Motors Guide Lamp Division M3 SMG. These weapons were developed circa 1941-1942 as a wartime substitute for the Thompson M1928 SMGs due to their lower time of manufacture and cost. The majority of these weapons were converted to the "A1" configuration after 1944; however, this example remains in its mostly all original configuration, with the cocking handle on the right side and original combination safety/dust cover. It has the fixed front and rear sights on top of the receiver. The left side of the magazine well is marked "SUB-MACH GUN/CAL. 45 M3" over the Guide Lamp marking and "Crossed Cannon/ U S NO 337731". The underside of the trigger guard bow and the trigger housing cover both have Guide Lamp part markings of "B-301456-4 / BGR-GL" and "G.L. C153432" respectively. The underside of the trigger housing is hand painted with "T/O/E" and rack number "(9)". It has a telescoping wire stock and comes with one original 30 round stick magazine and an original M9 flash hider made by L.F.C.

Rating definitionVery fine with 85% plus of the original gray parkerized finish remaining overall with the balance having turned a dark brown patina with finish loss on the edges and high spots to include the pistol grip area. NOTE: This item is restricted as a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.
Details
ManufacturerGuide Lamp
ModelM3
TypeMachine gun
Serial number
ClassClass III
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel8 inch round
Finishparkerize
Stocksteel

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views5152
Catalog page308
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