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Korean War Era U.S Army Birtman Electric Company M20 A1 B1 3.5 Inch Rocket Launcher (Bazooka)**VERY EARLY UK 1996 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**Sn 20067:30 - 20067:30 The M20 A1 B1 rocket launcher (Bazooka) is a two-piece smooth-bore weapons of the open tube type and are fired by an electrical firing mechanism, which contains a magneto that provides the current and is located in the trigger grip. These launchers are designed to be fired from the shoulder in standing, kneeling, sitting, or prone position (a contemporary image of one of these Bazookas being aimed by a U.S. Army Bazooka team is reproduced in image 1). To reduce weight, the barrels and many of the components are made of aluminium. These launchers are designed to launch high explosive rockets and smoke rockets against ground targets. These high-explosive antitank rockets are capable of penetrating heavy armour at angles of impact greater than 30°. The M20 replaced the M9A1 2.36 inch (60 mm) rocket launcher. The M20 rocket launcher was used extensively during the Korean War, where its HEAT rocket proved effective against T34 tanks. The M20’s are no longer in U.S. service. They were replaced by the M72 LAW. Our example of the M20 A1 B1 is in excellent clean condition with crisp identification & maker markings ‘LAUNCHER ROCKET 3.5 INCH M20 A1 B1 SERIAL NO. 235505 17140681 BIRTMAN ELEC CO’. It has the correct 2 piece front and rear barrel assembly, reflecting sight group, firing mechanism group, flat aluminium bar stock & original sling. It measures 5 Feet ½” overall length when assembled. The rocket launcher retains its original olive green paint. Deactivated to early UK specification in 1996 the launcher’s barrel is pinned in both sections, it correctly twist lock separates into 2 parts & it cocks and dry fires. The price includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. As rocket launcher deactivated to UK specification this item does not require a new UK/EU deactivation certificate. Sn 20067:30 (NB An inert L5 3.5 inch practice HEAT round which were used with these rocket launchers is available on our website stock number O 1774)
£875.00
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