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Lot 3064: Amtech International M79, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Amtech International M79 Shoulder-Fired Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 3064: Amtech International M79, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Amtech International M79 Shoulder-Fired Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $10,000
Price Realized:

Amtech International M79 Shoulder-Fired Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Manufacturer: Amtech Int'l
Model: M79
Type: Destructive Device
Gauge: 40 mm
Barrel: 14 inch round
Finish: camouflage
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4381
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Class III
Bore Condition: Bright - Shows little or no wear
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

Manufactured by Amtech International (currently a primary contractor for 40mm grenades for the United States armed forces), this 40mm grenade launcher is nearly an exact copy of the M79 "blooper" infantry grenade launcher of Vietnam War fame. Filling the gap between the hand-thrown grenade and a full mortar, the M79 gave a balance between the agility of the former and the striking power of the latter that was extremely useful in the sort of extremely fluid, high-speed clashes that could happen in the field. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights with fixed "battle notch" mounted to the barrel, automatic tang safety, swiveling winter triggerguard, nylon sling and a "NOSHOK" brand recoil pad. Minus the sights and control surfaces, the weapon is finished in a four-tone "tiger stripe" camo pattern, with the buttstock shaped to accommodate high-angle shooting. With a plastic muzzle protector. NOTE: This Destructive Device is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act.

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