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Posted: 9/14/2009 5:32:21 PM EDT
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I've run across a launcher that looks a lot like an M203 for sale. The seller describes it as a 37mm launcher, and assures me it requires no special license. I've also seen practice grenades and flares at local gun shows, although I assumed they were 40mm. A couple of questions:
1) are these launchers actually legal 2) Is an M203, a 40mm or 37mm? 3) what should I expect to pay for such a device, assuming their legal to won? Thanks! |
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It has been a lot of years since I fired one but the M203 was 40mm - and loads of fun.
My understanding is that the 37 mm flare launchers are technically legal as long as you are not firing a solid projectile with them, if you do that, it is technically a destructive device and would have to be registered as such. Some also come with 12 ga adapters, but then that is a double edged sword as well as if you again fire anything pther than a 12 ga flare in them, you have in effect a shot gun with a 10" barrel. I always wonder how an ATF agent or local law enforcement officer would view a 37mm laucher with a 10" barrel and a 12 ga adapter that rendered it capable of firing a 12 ga shotgun shell. My gues is again that with the adapter and the capability, you are again running into registration and tax stamp issues. Last time I saw one, the price was around $300 and I doubt they have went up much in price as they are still a fairly low demand item. |
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I've run across a launcher that looks a lot like an M203 for sale. The seller describes it as a 37mm launcher, and assures me it requires no special license. I've also seen practice grenades and flares at local gun shows, although I assumed they were 40mm. A couple of questions: 1) are these launchers actually legal yes, but know and follow the regs 2) Is an M203, a 40mm or 37mm? M203 has a 40mm rifled tube, you will know it when you see it 3) what should I expect to pay for such a device, assuming their legal to won? 37mm anywhere from 250 up depending on qualityThanks! I have a pick of a 37mm Cobray on my m4gery mounted to rail with homemade mounts. you should check out this sitethis is Grog's forum 
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