The m79 grenade launcher is a singleshot, shoulderfired, breakaction grenade launcher which fires a 40x46mm grenade which used what. M79 grenade launcher standalone at fallout 4 nexus. Previous page download this section download the guidebook next. Army surplusoperators manual for grenade launcher tm 9101022110 the safest, easiest, and best way to operate the m203 40mm grenade launcher is to use this manual. Even if it is more accurate, id think itd be better to have a man on a rifle with a grenade launcher if he needs it, rather than have someone just using a grenade launcher. The m79 grenade launcher is a shoulderfired standalone breechloading 40mm launcher developed during the vietnam war. Although the m79 is designed for direct fire, it can fire indirectfire as an expedient means of placing high explosive fragmentation fire on area targets which cannot be observed. I built my m79 from parts that took over 2 years to find. M79 grenade launcher internet movie firearms database.
If an m79 has had the barrel removed, and had been declassified and reclassified with batf, it can be registered a single barreled shotgun, but the barrel has to be at least 18 long. Spf m79 grenade launcher dallas spf looking to tradesell my trw m79 for something else. Today, the term generally refers to a class of dedicated firearms firing unitary grenade cartridges. The mk 19 grenade launcher pronounced mark 19 is an american 40 mm beltfed automatic. Launcher vs m79 weaponology segment with seal historian kevin dockery on youtube. In chapter 6, theres a spot with it dude with the machine gun in the window, m79 is lying near the boxes to the right as you enter. The stock is made out of fiberglass or wood and is attached to the receiver by a screw. We are proud to to announce the release of this very nice m79 grenade launcher also know as the thumper by king arms. Kind of a shame the military dont use them any more.
The weapon resembled a fat, short, onebarreled shotgun. This is a collection of models which includes the m79 grenade launcher as well as the rocket propelled grenade launcher or the rpg variant for reference of posing and other means. The m79 was a result of project niblick, an attempt to increase firepower for the. Depends on buying already built or building your own. This chapter describes the use of the 40mm grenade launcher, m79, in the indirectfire role. The m79 and xm148 grenade launchers were singleshot, and the repeating t148e1 grenade launcher was unreliable, so a request was made to china lake engineers. Tm 9101020510 lists the tools and equipment required. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The china lake model is a pumpaction grenade launcher that was developed by the special. May 29, 2014 king arms full metal m79 airsoft grenade launcher aluminum barrel real wood stock, airsoft guns, grenade launchers airsoft superstore stay safe and healthy. Loving referred to as the blooper or thumper by the gis who carried them in vietnam.
The m79 sawedoff can fire a wide variety of 40 mm rounds. Greande launchers form a special part of the infantrymans toolbox today, capable of providing the squad with ranged, direct and indirect fire support through the launching of oversized projectiles. The most common type are manportable, shoulderfired weapons issued to individuals, although larger crewserved launchers are issued at higher levels of. The m79 grenade launcher is a singleshot, breakopen, breechloading, shoulderfired weapon. The m79 can fire a wide variety of 40 mm rounds, here at, we carry a. This m79 grenade launcher is a full metal launcher with a real wood stock, which a rubber pad affixed to the shoulder stock to make it more supportive and comfortable when aiming. Started with a trw receiver and most of the internals werent too bad. The trigger guard can be rotate either to the left or right side by pushing the detent on the front of the trigger guard.
Animated fps m79 grenade launcher with vfx and sfx. Navy seal teams were pleased with the resultant pumpaction grenade launcher, since the tubular magazine held three 40x46mm grenades, and so with one grenade in the chamber, four grenades could be fired rapidly before reloading. M79 singleshot 40mm grenade launcher military factory. Military cannons mortars recoilless rifles launchers m79 40mm grenade launcher parts today with numrich gun parts. It is a singleshot, shoulderfired, break open grenade launcher which fires an airsoft 40mm gas grenade first appeared during the vietnam war.
Buy launchers and related parts for cheap prices now. Airsoft m79 40mm grenade launcher by zombie8inc thingiverse. The m79 grenade launcher is a single purpose weapon designed to fire a 40mm grenade more accurately than when fired from a ww iitype rifle adapter grenade launcher. It has a protected fixed front sight and a rear leaf sight that is. Buy airsoft launcher and related parts from redwolf airsoft. M79 grenade launcher with ammo is a high quality models to add more details and realism to your rendering projects. Browse different airsoft grenade launcher, full metal, gas and bb grenade launchers online. What this means is, you have a legal, regular m79 receiver, but putting a. Like a shotgun, the grenade launcher broke in half in order to load the chubby little shell. Gun does show wear on barrel, but minimal wear on receiver. The grenadier cleans and lubricates the m79 grenade launcher the same as he would the m203 grenade launcher. However, as long as it is legal in your state, you can get them. You may find this model in the program world of guns. Hskfms m79 grenade launcherreplaces all nades counter.
Please consult your local distributor for those items you may require. Issues 10101210 of department of the army technical manual. A grenade launcher is a weapon that fires a speciallydesigned largecaliber projectile, often with an explosive, smoke or gas warhead. Larrys back on range 44 with the 18 bravo committee to light up the m79 grenade launcher, a single shot grenade launcher. This is how m79 grenade launcher works in 3d youtube. Its firepower is the exact same as the m32 but it lacks in fire rate and reload speed.
The m79 grenade launcher, colloquially the m79, is a singleshot grenade launcher. The m79 grenade launcher is a singleshot, shoulderfired, breakaction grenade launcher that fires a 40x46mm grenade. The m79 grenade launcher is a singleshot, shoulderfired, breakaction grenade. The grenade launcher has evolved from its limited, singleshot dedicated form to become an integral part of the basic infantry squad today. When in special boat unit ix 1n the 1990s we still had the m79 in the armory we would go to camp roberts for a gun shoot it was a blast we would shoot the m79,203,mk19,50 cal,m60,60mm mortar on the back of a deuce and a halve truck,and even got to set off a claymore mine and throw a few grenades. This mod adds a detailed m79 grenade launcher that can fire most of the games grenades and swap ammo types in the field without a workbench. Ive always been fascinated with the old vietnamera m79 40mm grenade launcher aka thumper or blooper.
The m79 is a 40 x 46 mm grenade launcher that first appeared during the vietnam war. Ive been thinking about trying to build a nonfunctioning replica using spare parts from an original m79, just for show and historical memorabilia. The grenade launcher is a singleshot, shoulderfired. It is a singleshot, break open grenade launcher which fires an airsoft 40mm gas grenade and first appeared during the vietnam war. Therefore, keeping a backup weapon is a good idea as it can be used to defend yourself at close range. It uses a lowrecoil 40mm grenade round developed as part of project niblick, a subproject of the salvo which does not stand for anything and spiw special purpose individual weapon advanced weapon trials run by the us military. Project niblick created the 40 x 46 mm grenade, but was unable to create a satisfactory launcher for it that could fire more than a single shot. Detailing the development and operational history of the m79 singleshot 40mm grenade launcher. The m79 and xm148 grenade launchers were singleshot, and the repeating t148e1. The m79 grenade launcher is a singleshot, shoulderfired, breakaction grenade launcher which fires a 40x46mm grenade which used what the us army called the highlow propulsion system to keep. Shop this is the sawedoff variation of the popular m79 grenade launcher. Po raz pierwszy uzywany podczas wojny wietnamskiej.
As of spring 2020 we have a limited inventory m79 replicas in stock. The mk 19 grenade launcher pronounced mark 19 is an american 40 mm belt fed automatic. Tagged launchers weapons grenade launcher grenade launcher m79. An alternate infantry weapon was the m79 grenade launcher. The weapons characteristics, disassembly and assembly procedures, maintenance, sights, opertion and function, marksmanship training, firing positions, indirectfire role, and safety precautions are discussed. The m79 was a result of the us armys project niblick, an attempt to increase firepower for the infantryman by having an explosive projectile more accurate with further range than rifle grenades, but more portable than a mortar. As with other grenade launchers, the m79 is intended to bridge the gap between hand grenades and indirect fire assets like mortar fire. Despite the common misbelief m79 grenade does ballistic damage at any range, regardless if it exploded or dud. The handy, singleshot m79 40mm grenade launcher was utilized to good effect in the vietnam war with american forces. Here is the css version of the m79 grenade launcher that hellspike made. Chapter 9 i think, there are 2 or 3 enemies with it.
The payload mode offers helicopters and rocket launchers to players for. Unless you have an excellent source for m79 parts, go with the m203. Grenade launcher, 40mm, m79 nsn 1069182 pdf free download this manual may contain attachments and optional equipment that are not available in your area. The m79 grenade launcher is a singleshot, breakopen, shoulderfired weapon. Hskfms m79 grenade launcherreplaces all nades a skin mod for counter strike. Image of various destructive devices such as grenades, m79 grenade launcher, and. Furthermore, when using the m32, you carry more ammo. It consists of a receiver group, foreend assembly, barrel group, sight assembly, stock assembly, and sling. Because of the distinctive sound, the m79 grenade launcher was nicknamed thumper, thumpgun, bloop tube and blooper among. Adjustable sights for windage and elevation for more accurate target firing. Commonly known as the thumpgun, thumper, or blooper in us service, it. Project i made a few years ago and is kinda unfinished, need latch on top finishing and few other things, ives included original 123d design file if anyone needs to edit or customise. The m79 grenade launcher is a singleshot, shoulderfired, breakaction grenade launcher that fires a 40. King arms full metal m79 airsoft grenade launcher type.
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