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Lot 454: Varo M79 "Blooper" Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA

Varo M79 "Blooper" Shoulder Fired Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 454: Varo M79 "Blooper" Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA

Varo M79 "Blooper" Shoulder Fired Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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Varo M79 "Blooper" Shoulder Fired Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Manufacturer: Varo Co.
Model: M79
Type: Destructive Device
Gauge: 40 mm
Barrel: 14 inch round
Finish: matte gray
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 4840
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 333
Class: Class III
Description:

Manufactured by Varo, 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, canvas web sling and a "NOSHOC" brand recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 95% plus matte gray finish, showing some light handling marks overall. The stock is equally excellent. Mechanically excellent. 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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