RPG 7 Rocket Launcher Accession Number: REL23304

Description

RPG 7 Rocket Launcher or Anti Tank Grenade Launcher. Tubular construction with a reinforced centre section covered with a ribbed brown fibre heat shield and a conical rear that has a rolled edge (damaged). The top has a folding carry handle and on the left side is a dovetail bracket for an optical sight or night image intensifier. The forward alloy trigger pistol grip section with brown chequered side plates, has a rear cocking hammer and a button safety. It is marked 69-1-40 together with the serial number and 197 within a circle. The battle sights are a folding front post and an adjustable rear leaf off set to the right. A front sling swivel bar is welded to the tube and the rear is on a band. The main spring for the weapon has been removed to render it inoperable.

Contextual Description

This weapon was possibly captured in Vietnam. It fires a rocket grenade that has four spring loaded folding knife like fins that are flat against the body until it clears the muzzle.

Details

Accession Number
REL23304
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Rocket launcher
Measurement
Overall: 912 mm x x x 40 mm
Date Made
Unknown
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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Accession REL23304

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