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Lot 366: J.C. Manufacturing M79 Blooper, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

J.C. Manufacturing M79 "Blooper" Shoulder Fired Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 366: J.C. Manufacturing M79 Blooper, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

J.C. Manufacturing M79 "Blooper" Shoulder Fired Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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J.C. Manufacturing M79 "Blooper" Shoulder Fired Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Manufacturer: J.C. Manufacturing
Model: M79
Type: Destructive Device
Gauge: 40 mm
Barrel: 14 inch round
Finish: black anodized /phosphate
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1032
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 301
Class: Class III
Bore Condition: Minor spotting, otherwise bright with strong rifling.
Description:

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 "NOSHOC" brand recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 98% of the black anodized barrel finish and 90% of the phosphate finish on the other components, the former showing minor thinning, the latter some areas of brown patina, and mild handling marks overall. The stock is fine and has been lightly sanded, with mild dents and scuffs. 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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