
Ot: Guide Lamp M3 Grease Gun
#1
Posted 12 August 2005 - 05:05 PM
FWIW
There is a Guide Lamp M3 Grease Gun listed @ gunbroker.com, GB AD# 35844176.
If the Gun is all original, correct and not a rewat/reweld it might be a good buy?
I'm not familiar with M3 Grease Guns, but it might be worth a look.
Thanks,
Johnny
#2
Posted 12 August 2005 - 05:49 PM
#3
Posted 12 August 2005 - 07:45 PM
I have read the thread on the seller, and it seems less than complimentary.
$40K for that Colt seems excessive.
But
Do you feel the asking price on this M3 SMG is fair though?
Or
Is it just better to stay clear of this seller at any price?
Thanks,
Johnny
#4
Posted 12 August 2005 - 07:55 PM
#5
Posted 12 August 2005 - 08:07 PM
Thanks for the reply.
The starting bid does seem fair.
But it's a shame that some of these sellers like to play games.
I appreciate the info.
Take Care,
Johnny
#6
Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:08 PM
#7
Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:21 PM
I have no expertise at all re: G.G.s.
Is there any chance that the choice black spray paint look is a British finish?
I have no idea, but I completely agree that it is not the original U.S. finish.
I posted in the M3-M3A1 forum, but there is very little action there.
Thanks,
Johnny
#8
Posted 12 August 2005 - 10:56 PM
#9
Posted 12 August 2005 - 11:01 PM
Do you have any idea if the gun is a rewat/reweld?
Thanks Again,
Johnny
#10
Posted 12 August 2005 - 11:23 PM
#11
Posted 12 August 2005 - 11:30 PM
Thanks for all your help on the M3.
I really appreciate it.
Gonna watch the auction and see what transpires.
Take Care,
Johnny
#12
Posted 13 August 2005 - 09:14 AM
Looks like the same heavy black enamel I've seen on several Inglis Hi Powers and Enfields I've owned . In theory , it could have been painted a number of times . If it took a beating in service , the armorer gave it another coat of paint .
If you look at the last photo , it shows the barrel proof . I make it out " Saber in hand over /NP - .45 - 900 & 7 tons " .
Saber over NP is London Nitro Proof , of course .45 is the caliber , I don't know the "900" ?and 7 tons is their pressure measurement .
#13
Posted 13 August 2005 - 11:55 AM
Thanks for the info re: British Lend-Lease guns.
Thought that the M3 could be a British gun.
But
Sounds as though the seller is not very reputable so it might be difficult getting history on it.
I appreciate all the help though.
Thanks Again,
Johnny
#14
Posted 13 August 2005 - 12:12 PM

If he's got a rep , I'd avoid it no matter the history . Too many good dealer's & individuals out there . Sadly , the M3's just don't come up for sale too often . I lucked into mine earlier this year . Still waiting on the transfer though

Good luck on your quest .
... Just to keep this "on topic" , I have a Savage M1 as well .

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Posted 13 August 2005 - 03:12 PM
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Posted 13 August 2005 - 03:17 PM

#17
Posted 13 August 2005 - 03:26 PM
Edited by guy sajer, 13 August 2005 - 03:27 PM.
#18
Posted 13 August 2005 - 04:49 PM
The .900" is chamber depth of .45 ACP. .30 cal. BARs were British Proof marked 2 1/2" or 2.494"
Carey
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 08:00 AM
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 12:18 PM
