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Posted: 6/30/2017 11:38:14 PM EDT
COLT M203 37MM LAUNCHERS! Available with 9" or 12" tube, only 150 of each ever made, no more will be produced
TRANSFERS ON A 4473. NO NFA PAPERWORK REQUIRED! For the first time ever the Colt M203 Grenade Launcher is offered in 37mm, built in a lightweight, single-shot, breech-loaded weapon specifically designed to be attached to the M4 Carbine and the M16A2 and A4 Rifles. ORIGINAL COLT DEFENSE MANUFACTURED WITH ROLL MARK: "LAUNCHER, GRENADE M203 40MM" TITLE 1 FIREARM (all NFA rules apply if you install a 40mm tube) IN STOCK NOW https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-M203-37mm-Grenade-Launcher-for-M16-M4-AR15-p/r0811.htm https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-M203-37mm-Grenade-Launcher-for-M16-M4-AR15-p/r0810.htm It creates a versatile combination weapon system, capable of firing both 5.56mm rifle ammunition as well as the complete range of 37mm ammunitions. A complete self-cocking firing mechanism, including barrel latch, trigger and positive safety lever is included in the receiver, which allows the M203 to be operated as a completely independent weapon even though attached to the Colt M4 Carbine or the Colt M16A4 Rifle. The M203 provides Colt M4 Carbines and Colt M16A2/A4 Rifles with breaching, defilade, and area engagement capabilities, making it an essential tool for every modern army. |
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I was really excited until I saw the price. Not saying it's not worth the money, just too rich for my blood.
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We respectfully disagree and believe the pricing is more than fair. For collectors who want a real deal M203, now they can have one without the headache of NFA paperwork.
Look up the pricing on Colt 40mm m203s, they sell for $3000 minimum, then you have NFA paperwork, pay $200 and wait 8+ months, plus no real availability on 40mm rounds other than chalk. 37mm rounds are plentiful |
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You guys are smoking crack. View Quote Look at those horrible looking colt supers from a few years ago. It got to where dealers couldn't give them away. As soon as the stock of them dried up prices rocketed up to rival python prices. |
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Fluff...
I don't buy into the hype around these GL... If you plan to use one of these, couch commando's need not apply, unless you plan to put this in your safe along with all of the other toys that don't see the light of day. How many other high priced items are in your "collection"? I bet not many. So, why would you spend good money on an item 99% of you will never use? Seriously, why? |
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Because this is America, and you can! View Quote That wasn't my question. Buy items which you will use and make you a more proficient shooter. Chances are that will come into use a lot sooner than buying a GL which will more than likely never see any use...other than sitting on your rifle, in a dark corner, of your already loaded safe. |
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I would be all in if they were $800-1000.00. I just cant justify $2000 for a nifty toy that will do nothing but look cool. I like the idea and am sure you will sell out no problem. Its just too rich for my poor ass blood.
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I would be all in if they were $800-1000.00. I just cant justify $2000 for a nifty toy that will do nothing but look cool. I like the idea and am sure you will sell out no problem. Its just to rich for my poor ass blood. View Quote Yes, this is America and you can buy whatever you want. Including "stuff" that will never see any use and only take your hard earned $$. If you have the means to spend this kind of money on superfluous items...go for it. Personally, I would be spending my money on low priced ammo and guns, some training and possibly some extra food for a rainy day. |
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Go to a gun show...and buy a GL from one of the various vendors who are making them without the high cost and the added wait for NFA and tax stamp. And it will cost you a hell of a lot less than these will. Yes, this is America and you can buy whatever you want. Including "stuff" that will never see any use and only take your hard earned $. If you have the means to spend this kind of money on superfluous items...go for it. Personally, I would be spending my money on low priced ammo and guns, some training and possibly some extra food for a rainy day. View Quote |
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Jeez man if you don't want one then so be it , but for fucks's sake ... View Quote Is it because I don't agree with this and have stated so, you feel I should shut up and move on? Maybe you should be a little more introspective and ask yourself the same. |
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Hey guys...lets relax a little. This isn't GD so lets keep it civil. Would hate to see someone get a peepee spanking over this.
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Regardless of cost...I think it looks sexy as hell. If I had won the lotto or at least had a decent paying job I would be all over it. It sucks being poor
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My little snowflake does not like to hear a differing opinion? Is it because I don't agree with this and have stated so, you feel I should shut up and move on? Maybe you should be a little more introspective and ask yourself the same. View Quote Resorting to petty bullshit and name calling though that's cool. |
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Why not manufacture 2,000 of them, and sell for $399 ?
Generate $800k revenue instead of $600k. |
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Oh please...stop. That wasn't my question. Buy items which you will use and make you a more proficient shooter. Chances are that will come into use a lot sooner than buying a GL which will more than likely never see any use...other than sitting on your rifle, in a dark corner, of your already loaded safe. View Quote I'm not in at this price, but know a few people that might. I'm not in for a belt fed semi auto FN, but I'm sure they sell them. |
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So serious question...
The launcher used to be 40mm and colt retubed it or you guys did? What makes them limited? The fact that they are only retubing a limited number or the actual roll marks? Do all 37mm require a 4473? If not, why this one? |
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Not all 37mms require a 4473, but Colt will not release a receiver that has their company name on it and could potentially be built into a destructive device without a serial number, they manufactured them as title 1 firearms, thus requiring a 4473
No, they were NEVER registered as destructive devices and never had 40mm tubes installed. These are correct Colt M203's but with 37mm tubes instead of 40mm. Colt launchers dont hit the market often and when they do they are expensive and paperwork is prohibiting for many collectors. 300 are hitting the market for collectors for the first time ever and there won't be anymore like this ever again. there are already many dealers who are taking quantities from us to resell |
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Makes me miss my 203. Maybe someday I can get my hands on one of these!
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Not all 37mms require a 4473, but Colt will not release a receiver that has their company name on it and could potentially be built into a destructive device without a serial number, they manufactured them as title 1 firearms, thus requiring a 4473 No, they were NEVER registered as destructive devices and never had 40mm tubes installed. These are correct Colt M203's but with 37mm tubes instead of 40mm. Colt launchers dont hit the market often and when they do they are expensive and paperwork is prohibiting for many collectors. 300 are hitting the market for collectors for the first time ever and there won't be anymore like this ever again. there are already many dealers who are taking quantities from us to resell View Quote Did they mark them 40mm and have an overrun? Is this ATF compiant? I thought once a 'full auto always a full auto' thing applies to destructive devices too? Before I spend $2,000, I have to know all the facts.... |
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Colt is only releasing them to us, they were overrun M203 receivers for a contract that never got completed, M203s all start as a receiver, until they install the 40mm tubes they are simply title 1 firearms and not considered destructive devices. They have the same markings as a genuine current military issue M203 and are built to the same spec except for the 37mm tube vs the 40mm tube.
Many AR15 receivers out there have an "Auto" marking but do not have the 3rd hole drilled for an auto, this is the same scenario Those are the facts. Quoted:
...... I'm still confused on the 40mm markings on the receive then. So colt is releasing them but only to you? Are they a special order? Mfg date? Did they mark them 40mm and have an overrun? Is this ATF compiant? I thought once a 'full auto always a full auto' thing applies to destructive devices too? Before I spend $2,000, I have to know all the facts.... View Quote |
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When you say there are many dealers taking quantities to resell does that mean our chances of getting our hands on one from you are slim ?
Do these dealers get first dibs or are there orders already set and we might get some left ? Most times when this is the case we end up screwed because someone / dealers / people with excessive amounts of $$ end up buying them alll and then the price is really prohibitive ... |
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We will have availability for individuals, management isn't letting the entire quantity be sold to dealers
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When you say there are many dealers taking quantities to resell does that mean our chances of getting our hands on one from you are slim ? Do these dealers get first dibs or are there orders already set and we might get some left ? Most times when this is the case we end up screwed because someone / dealers / people with excessive amounts of $ end up buying them alll and then the price is really prohibitive ... View Quote |
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I'm buying one of these if I have to take out a personal loan. This is like a childhood dream come true.
Is there any way we can Pre-order? |
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Colt is only releasing them to us, they were overrun M203 receivers for a contract that never got completed, M203s all start as a receiver, until they install the 40mm tubes they are simply title 1 firearms and not considered destructive devices. They have the same markings as a genuine current military issue M203 and are built to the same spec except for the 37mm tube vs the 40mm tube. Many AR15 receivers out there have an "Auto" marking but do not have the 3rd hole drilled for an auto, this is the same scenario Those are the facts. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Colt is only releasing them to us, they were overrun M203 receivers for a contract that never got completed, M203s all start as a receiver, until they install the 40mm tubes they are simply title 1 firearms and not considered destructive devices. They have the same markings as a genuine current military issue M203 and are built to the same spec except for the 37mm tube vs the 40mm tube. Many AR15 receivers out there have an "Auto" marking but do not have the 3rd hole drilled for an auto, this is the same scenario Those are the facts. Quoted:
...... I'm still confused on the 40mm markings on the receive then. So colt is releasing them but only to you? Are they a special order? Mfg date? Did they mark them 40mm and have an overrun? Is this ATF compiant? I thought once a 'full auto always a full auto' thing applies to destructive devices too? Before I spend $2,000, I have to know all the facts.... So this is only a Colt thing that they require a 4473? How are our ffls supposed to know? If this is the only 37mm m203 on the market that requires it, do we just have to remind them? |
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Why would you have to remind an FFL to do paperwork on a serialized item that shows up to their shop? It is not a "Colt thing". A 37mm with rifling is a DD, a 40mm is a DD, a 37mm smooth bore is nothing, could be considered a flare launcher, but simply switching tubes creates an NFA weapon, Colt has them listed as Title 1 firearms on their manufacturing books. We can't speak for them but we assume since they aren't a fly by night outfit they wouldn't want an item turning up that is a DD that has their markings and serial numbers on it that was never recorded and isn't traceable.
We are happy to answer questions but not looking to argue over opinions. Thanks Quoted:
80% ar lowers are engraved with autos, yes. But I have never seen a manufacturer engrave auto on a lower and get away with it. So this is only a Colt thing that they require a 4473? How are our ffls supposed to know? If this is the only 37mm m203 on the market that requires it, do we just have to remind them? View Quote |
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Awesome! Just what I was looking for too! Definitely picking one up!
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Why would you have to remind an FFL to do paperwork on a serialized item that shows up to their shop? It is not a "Colt thing". A 37mm with rifling is a DD, a 40mm is a DD, a 37mm smooth bore is nothing, could be considered a flare launcher, but simply switching tubes creates an NFA weapon, Colt has them listed as Title 1 firearms on their manufacturing books. We can't speak for them but we assume since they aren't a fly by night outfit they wouldn't want an item turning up that is a DD that has their markings and serial numbers on it that was never recorded and isn't traceable. We are happy to answer questions but not looking to argue over opinions. Thanks View Quote So the barrels on these are rifled? |
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ArmsUnlimited,
Will you also have the sights for these? Or do they come with the launcher? Thanks |
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The barrel is NOT rifled, it is a smooth bore 37mm, this is what makes it a title 1 firearm and not a destructive device
No sights included, just mounting hardware and the launcher itself |
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So you are saying I could buy one of these, form 1 it and put a 40mm tube on it?
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So you are saying I could buy one of these, form 1 it and put a 40mm tube on it? View Quote |
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Are you allowing Dealers to take possession of these?.A Florida dealer has one on gunbroker that is S/n AGL000234 which is between the two s/n's you have posted here,If so can we put down a deposit to insure that we can acquire one in August?...
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The barrel is NOT rifled, it is a smooth bore 37mm, this is what makes it a title 1 firearm and not a destructive device No sights included, just mounting hardware and the launcher itself View Quote |
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Exactly right on the shockwave analogy!
We have not released any of the 37mm to anyone yet, we will release them all at the same time. The dealer in Florida has a factory 40mm that he bought from us a couple months ago before we finalized the 37mm deal. |
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Thanks for the quick reply. $2000.00 cost plus $5500.00 markup seemed a little high
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FWIW he paid more than $2,000 for the 40mm from us...the 37mm's is a deal that won't come around again, great opportunity for serious Colt collectors
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