Difference between revisions of "Ingram Model 6"
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[[File:Ingram Model 6 Submachine Gun 45 ACP SMG FirearmWiki (1).png|500px|thumb|right|The Ingram Model 6, a low cost alternative to the Thompson submachine gun designed by [[Gordan Ingram]] and manufactured by [[Police Ordnance Company]].]] | [[File:Ingram Model 6 Submachine Gun 45 ACP SMG FirearmWiki (1).png|500px|thumb|right|The Ingram Model 6, a low cost alternative to the Thompson submachine gun designed by [[Gordan Ingram]] and manufactured by [[Police Ordnance Company]].]] | ||
| − | The '''Ingram Model 6''' is a [[.45 ACP]] [[submachine gun]] that was designed by [[Gordon B. Ingram]] and was manufactured from 1949 through 1952 by the [[Police Ordnance Company]] of Los Angeles, California. | + | The '''Ingram Model 6''' (or '''Ingram M6''' for short) is a [[.45 ACP]] [[submachine gun]] that was designed by [[Gordon B. Ingram]] and was manufactured from 1949 through 1952 by the [[Police Ordnance Company]] of Los Angeles, California. According to Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons (video below), approximately 2,000 of the guns were made. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | A Model 7 version was made in 1952, the difference being that it was able to fire from a closed bolt and | + | '''Police |
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| + | '''NOTE:''' Actual differences between variants isn't ''completely'' clear. More info needed, especially on subsequent models eg "Model 7" etc. | ||
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| + | A Model 7 version was made in 1952, the main difference being that it was able to fire from a closed bolt and had a fire mode selector. Apparently, only a few of these were made in the 1950s. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://modernfirearms.net/en/submachine-guns/u-s-a-submachine-guns/ingram-m6-eng/ Modern Firearms] | * [http://modernfirearms.net/en/submachine-guns/u-s-a-submachine-guns/ingram-m6-eng/ Modern Firearms] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-tNlBiz_w0 Ingram Model 6: Like A Thompson Without the Price Tag (Sort Of)] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-tNlBiz_w0 Ingram Model 6: Like A Thompson Without the Price Tag (Sort Of)] | ||
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| + | == Videos == | ||
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| + | <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-tNlBiz_w0</youtube> | ||
Revision as of 21:31, 30 April 2022
The Ingram Model 6 (or Ingram M6 for short) is a .45 ACP submachine gun that was designed by Gordon B. Ingram and was manufactured from 1949 through 1952 by the Police Ordnance Company of Los Angeles, California. According to Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons (video below), approximately 2,000 of the guns were made.
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Overview
The Ingram Model 6 has an appearance that somewhat resembles a Thompson submachine gun. In fact, it was intended to be sold as a low cost alternative for domestic law enforcement agencies in the United States. The typical version was produced with a wood stock, pistol grip and front grip, with an overall length is approximately 30" with the barrel being 9" in length. It featured a stick-type magazine with a capacity of 30 rounds.
Variants
Police
NOTE: Actual differences between variants isn't completely clear. More info needed, especially on subsequent models eg "Model 7" etc.
A Model 7 version was made in 1952, the main difference being that it was able to fire from a closed bolt and had a fire mode selector. Apparently, only a few of these were made in the 1950s.
External links
Videos
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