WTB Inert M72 LAW

Young_Law · #1 17-05-10, 23:07

As the title states, I'm on the search for an inert M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon, preferably Canadian Pattern with end caps.

Thanks!

Rich

Jon Skagfeld · #2 18-05-10, 01:33

Got one I'll let go. Complete, includes manual.

Going to Hammond in June? If so, I'll bring it.

Lemme dig in to my records to see about establishing price.

mike mckinley · #3 18-05-10, 03:14

well, jon, like other collectors, i, for sure need serious help too......you wouldn't have a spare copy of said manual lying around up there??

Young_Law · #4 18-05-10, 03:17

I wish I could make it to Hammond, but I'm still stuck in Gagetown. My Dad might be present however, I'll link up with him and see if he can be my mule.

Let me know of the price and if pics are available.

servicepub (RIP) · #5 18-05-10, 04:02

Well, better a mule than an ass.. I will be at the BBB. Young Law will also be looking for the bracket.

Jon Skagfeld · #6 18-05-10, 06:25

A LAW for a Law...oh the poetic drama!

Law fils, will you let me out of the inclusive offer of the manual so I can send it to Mike?

I paid $135.00 CAD in 1994. Make me an offer above that price.

Pic to follow, although not really necessary. Believe me, this is a minty M72A2.

charlie fitton · #7 18-05-10, 13:21

...we used to just throw them away...

Jon Skagfeld · #8 18-05-10, 15:58

Charlie:

I know, I know, but the fact that they were just thrown away makes them
scarcer for a collector, no?

Tony Smith · #9 18-05-10, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Young_Law

I'm on the search for an inert M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon, preferably Canadian Pattern .......

For the edumification of the rest of us, What would the Canadian pattern entail? And if it was a specific Canadian version, wouldn't the nomenclature become something along the lines of M72C1?

Jon Skagfeld · #10 18-05-10, 23:26

Tony:

It's an M72A2, as described on the body.

The cover of the manual claims to describe the M72A1, M72A2 and M72, however, inside the pam, it describes only differences between the M72A1 and M72C7. These differences mostly relate to front and rear sight assemblies.

This unit is unique in that it has an inert rocket inside the tube.

mike mckinley · #11 19-05-10, 02:16

hi jon

that is very unique. the one i have is from the 70's, and in really good shape, but not mint. if you go to the collectors source website you'll probably have a stroke when you see what they are going for today...sans inert rocket!! btw, thank you for consideration on the pam

cheers!!
mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Skagfeld

Tony:

It's an M72A2, as described on the body.

The cover of the manual claims to describe the M72A1, M72A2 and M72, however, inside the pam, it describes only differences between the M72A1 and M72C7. These differences mostly relate to front and rear sight assemblies.

This unit is unique in that it has an inert rocket inside the tube.

Young_Law · #12 19-05-10, 02:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Skagfeld

A LAW for a Law...oh the poetic drama!

Law fils, will you let me out of the inclusive offer of the manual so I can send it to Mike?

I paid $135.00 CAD in 1994. Make me an offer above that price.

Pic to follow, although not really necessary. Believe me, this is a minty M72A2.

PM sent, the manual will not be needed but the offer was appreciated. Better that it goes to someone who's looking for it!

Alex Blair (RIP) · #13 19-05-10, 03:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Skagfeld

Tony:

It's an M72A2, as described on the body.

The cover of the manual claims to describe the M72A1, M72A2 and M72, however, inside the pam, it describes only differences between the M72A1 and M72C7. These differences mostly relate to front and rear sight assemblies.

This unit is unique in that it has an inert rocket inside the tube.

Skag.
30 Years ago I gave a spent launcher to my 10 year old nephew..to play Army with..He was the King Of the Castle with his rocket launcher..
Wasn't long before the local RCMP were around checking it out...
They let him keep it..
There are a few differences and variants..
Here they are..at least some of them..

Designation Description
M72 66 mm Talley single shot disposable rocket launcher; pre-loaded w/ HEAT rocket
M72A1 M72 variant; improved rocket motor
M72A2 M72 variant; improved rocket motor
M72A3 M72A1/A2 variant; safety upgrades
M72A4 M72 variant; rocket optimized for high-penetration; uses improved launcher assembly
M72A5 M72A3; uses improved launcher assembly
M72A6 M72 variant; rocket w/ low penetration, improved blast effect; uses improved launcher assembly
M72A7 M72A6 variant; US Army M72A6 variant for US Navy
M72E8 M72A7 variant; Fire-From-Enclosure (FFE) capable rocket motor; uses improved launcher assembly
M72E9 M72 variant; rocket w/ improved anti-armour capability; uses improved launcher assembly
M72E10 M72 variant; HE-Frag rocket; uses improved launcher assembly
Are you going to make it to BBB at Bobs..in June..??

charlie fitton · #14 19-05-10, 13:27

...and no mention of bi-lingual labelling...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Blair

Skag.
30 Years ago I gave a spent launcher to my 10 year old nephew..to play Army with..He was the King Of the Castle with his rocket launcher..
Wasn't long before the local RCMP were around checking it out...
They let him keep it..
There are a few differences and variants..
Here they are..at least some of them..

Designation Description
M72 66 mm Talley single shot disposable rocket launcher; pre-loaded w/ HEAT rocket
M72A1 M72 variant; improved rocket motor
M72A2 M72 variant; improved rocket motor
M72A3 M72A1/A2 variant; safety upgrades
M72A4 M72 variant; rocket optimized for high-penetration; uses improved launcher assembly
M72A5 M72A3; uses improved launcher assembly
M72A6 M72 variant; rocket w/ low penetration, improved blast effect; uses improved launcher assembly
M72A7 M72A6 variant; US Army M72A6 variant for US Navy
M72E8 M72A7 variant; Fire-From-Enclosure (FFE) capable rocket motor; uses improved launcher assembly
M72E9 M72 variant; rocket w/ improved anti-armour capability; uses improved launcher assembly
M72E10 M72 variant; HE-Frag rocket; uses improved launcher assembly
Are you going to make it to BBB at Bobs..in June..??

Jon Skagfeld · #15 19-05-10, 15:32

Mike: Manual is yours. More to follow.

Alex: You betcha! Arriving with Stewart who will float my M38AlCDN3.

Charlie:

mike mckinley · #16 20-05-10, 01:50

thanks jon!!

Alex Blair (RIP) · #17 20-05-10, 03:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie fitton

...and no mention of bi-lingual labelling...

Charlie..
They don't let French men have the LAWs..Too many blowing their shoulders off trying to fire them like a rifle...
They take "Shoulder fired" literally..
LOL...
Good thing Quebecer's aren't French men...They are Canadians..weather the want to be or not..