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The M3A1 "Grease Gun" SMG is a small gun in Fallout 2.[1]
Background[]
This submachine gun filled National Guard arsenals after the Army replaced it with newer weapons. However, the "Grease" gun was simple and cheap to manufacture so there are still quite a few still in use. It's very powerful, but its .45 rounds lack the bonuses of 10mm rounds.
Characteristics[]
This SMG is fast, costing 1 AP less to fire than most other SMGs. However, it is limited by heavy ammunition, weighing 1 pound for every 10 shots. The weapon requires a minimum of 4 Strength to carry.
Locations[]
- Female raiders between Broken Hills and Vault City carry this weapon, although they no longer spawn once the Chosen One eliminates the Raider threat.
- They are occasionally sold at the New Reno Arms by Eldridge.
- Big Jesus Mordino also gives the player character one when they kill Louis Salvatore.
- Carried by one of Myron's guards.
Sounds[]
Behind the scenes[]
The Grease Gun is based on its real life counterpart, the M3 submachine gun, which entered service in the U.S. Army on December 12, 1942. Designed as a cost-effective substitute for the .45 caliber Thompson submachine gun, it was nicknamed the "Grease Gun" due to its similarity in appearance to the mechanic's tool of the same name.
References[]
- ↑ Fallout 2 item description: "{33200}{}{M3A1 "Grease Gun" SMG} {33201}{}{This submachine gun filled National Guard arsenals after the Army replaced it with newer weapons. However, the "Grease Gun" was simple and cheap to manufacture so there are still quite a few still in use. Min ST: 4.}"
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