Description

CAW Airsoft M79 BB Grenade Launcher -SOG “Sawed Off” Version – Real Wood

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Real M79 History
After the end of the Korean War, the US military developed the M79 Grenade Launcher. It was a lightweight portable weapon that discharged grenades accurately from a safe distance. After many trials and errors, the Grenade Launcher became a standard issued weapon at the end of 1960 and was nick named “The Thumper”. The weapon had a simple design and having only 5 parts. It was a powerful weapon and was dubbed “the platoon leader’s artillery” with an accuracy rate of about 150 yards. The 40 x 46mm grenades of the M79 was developed exclusively for the shoulder fired weapon and is discharged by low pressure gas. The M79 also uses an aluminum alloy barrel to lighten its weight.

SOG “Sawed off” Version:
During the Vietnam War US LRRPs, SEALS, Special Forces Rangers and other needed the fire power of the M79, but needed it smaller to travel lighter. Many resorted to chopping down the barrel and stock to accomplish this, making an effective small handheld artillery piece that was great for ambushes, mad minutes and other applications.

CAWs Airsoft Replica Version:
The C.A.W. M79 Grenade Launcher is a great stand alone grenade launching system. The construction of the launcher is tough with REAL WOOD. The body is completely solid, the action of the trigger and barrel lock is smooth, as to be expected from CAW.

The launcher is compatible with CAW M203 shell, and all Classic Army, CAW, King Arms and Mad Bull grenade shells.

Great realism, good weight, durable and a true collector and war gamer’s item. Great for anti-armor rounds, and compact enough to sling on your back or carry in your day pack.

Specs:
Manufacturer: CAW
System: Green Gas / CO2
Package Includes: Launcher, Manual

Please Note:
Gas sold separately
This is a Toy and cannot fire or be modified to fire real ammo. Follow all local and federal laws.