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nathangdad · 12-17-2007, 10:42 PM

The WW2 machineguns such as the grease gun
were made for quick, low cost, mass production.
They were not intended for long life spans as it was a simple matter to replace rather than repair.
The grease gun was disliked by soldiers as firing it at night created such flash intensity it temporarily eliminated night vision for the shooter. Also, it was difficult to aim leading to spraying as the alternative to the more controlled fire of the Thompson designs.

I do know the British 9mm machinegun was manufactured for a cost of $4.00 per gun when English currency was coverted to American currency. This was a matter of pride to the British Army as they had a good, reliable, functioning gun they could mass produce.

I would not spend a great deal of money for any WW2 machinegun unless it is truly a life mission for you to have it.

12-17-2007, 10:42 PM	#6
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,865	Think about it The WW2 machineguns such as the grease gun were made for quick, low cost, mass production. They were not intended for long life spans as it was a simple matter to replace rather than repair. The grease gun was disliked by soldiers as firing it at night created such flash intensity it temporarily eliminated night vision for the shooter. Also, it was difficult to aim leading to spraying as the alternative to the more controlled fire of the Thompson designs. I do know the British 9mm machinegun was manufactured for a cost of $4.00 per gun when English currency was coverted to American currency. This was a matter of pride to the British Army as they had a good, reliable, functioning gun they could mass produce. I would not spend a great deal of money for any WW2 machinegun unless it is truly a life mission for you to have it.