Ingram Model 6
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| Model 6 | |
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 Ingram Model 6 SMG |
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| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1949-1952 |
| Used by | Cuba, Peru, United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Police Ordnance Company |
| Produced | 1949 |
| Variants | Model 7 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Length | 762 mm |
| Barrel length | 228 mm |
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| Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum .45 ACP .38 Super |
| Rate of fire | 600 rounds/min |
| Maximum range | 100 m |
| Feed system | 30-round magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The Ingram Model 6 is a .45 ACP caliber submachine gun that was manufactured from 1949 through 1952 by Police Ordnance Company of Los Angeles, California.
[edit] Overview
Although the Model 6 has an appearance similar to the Thompson submachine gun, it was intended to be sold as a low cost alternative for domestic law enforcement agencies in the United States. Normally produced with a wood stock, pistol grip and front grip, the overall length is approximately 30" with the barrel being 9". The magazine is a "stick" design with a capacity of 30 rounds.
[edit] Variants
A Model 7 version was made in 1952. The difference being able to fire from a close bolt and having a fire mode selector on. A few of these were made in the 1950s.
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