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The Ingram Model 6 is a .45 ACP
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that was designed by Gordon B. Ingram and manufactured from 1949 through 1952 by the Police Ordnance Company of
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Overview

Although the Model 6 has an appearance similar to the
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, 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
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being 9". The magazine is a stick design with a capacity of 30 rounds.


Variants

A Model 7 version was made in 1952, the differences being that it was able to fire from a closed bolt and has a fire mode selector on. Only a few of these were made in the 1950s.


See also

* List of submachine guns


External links


Modern Firearms

Ingram Model 6: Like A Thompson Without the Price Tag (Sort Of)


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