Grenade Launcher/M1 Garand

eclancy · 11-03-2006, 10:19 AM

Gentlemen,
Here are a few pic's of the Launcher for the M1 Garand. I hope you enjoy this pic's if so just let me knew via email/PM. Have fun and keep it safe out there.

Warning, before you go to my sites lower your volume as the opening page contains a sound file which has a loading and firing of the M1 Garand. So if you're at work or home it may be wise to check your volume control.
If you need a better copy just email me.
garandm1rifle@rcn.com
Gentlemen you know what to do. Need a little push in the numbers TIA
Thanks again
Clancy
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Gyrene · 11-03-2006, 08:45 PM

eclancy - I remember them well, having used them, quite successfully if I may say so. While I trained with the small grenades (I don't remember the models and numbers), I only used a few when I had to. I did launch quite a few "Energa Rifle Grenades", with direct hits each time.

The Energa Rifle Grenade used the same shaped charge that was used in the 3.5" Rocket, and had a tungsten point that tended to make the Energa Rifle Grenade move to perpendicular to the surface when it struck the target; thus it had maximum penetration. The Energa Rifle Grenade was a HEAT round, and could penetrate the top of any armored vehicle.

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Otter · 11-03-2006, 09:09 PM

My nephew does WW2 re-enactments and has a couple of M1 Garands, he has the M7 grenade launcher with the sight that mounts on the left side of the stock. He's looking for the Practice rifle grenades. If anyone knows where to find them, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

eclancy · 11-04-2006, 10:55 AM

Otter,
IMPORANT. The dummy Grenades are issued with a SPECIAL BLANK it comes with the Grenade. DO NOT USE BLANKS>
Thanks again
Clancy
ps your posted number Otter is 666 better post another quick.

Otter · 11-04-2006, 12:01 PM

So far we haven't been able to find any of the practice rifle grenades, I've found some of the MK2 practice grenades and reloaded the fuses with new springs and strikers, but my nephew isn't allowed to use them in re-enactments, display only.

Stock Doc · 11-04-2006, 04:30 PM

I just sold one last night for $30.00 brand new complete in the tube. It comes with two blanks for it and was dated 1964 I think. A freind of mine wanted it a few weeks back and just picked it up. Such a deal I gave him.
Sometimes they show up on Gunbroker.com Auctionarms.com and even Ebay. If I see one I will let you know. Rick B

johnc · 11-04-2006, 09:51 PM

Have you tried Big Sky Surplus? Check 60 and 66 mm stuff

eclancy · 11-05-2006, 10:21 AM

Stock Doc,
If you have any more I could use one for my setup. Just let me know
Thanks again
Clancy

11-03-2006, 10:19 AM	#1
eclancy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: N. Catasauqua, Pa Posts: 1,348	Grenade Launcher/M1 Garand Gentlemen, Here are a few pic's of the Launcher for the M1 Garand. I hope you enjoy this pic's if so just let me knew via email/PM. Have fun and keep it safe out there. Warning, before you go to my sites lower your volume as the opening page contains a sound file which has a loading and firing of the M1 Garand. So if you're at work or home it may be wise to check your volume control. If you need a better copy just email me. garandm1rifle@rcn.com Gentlemen you know what to do. Need a little push in the numbers TIA Thanks again Clancy Looking for Sponsors NRA Life Endowment NRA Training Counselor NRA Instructor FSS 90% / BW X Speed Div by 1000 = PF THA 63 __________________ http://www.garandm1rifle.com http://www.users.fast.net/~eclancy

11-03-2006, 09:09 PM	#3
Otter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 992	My nephew does WW2 re-enactments and has a couple of M1 Garands, he has the M7 grenade launcher with the sight that mounts on the left side of the stock. He's looking for the Practice rifle grenades. If anyone knows where to find them, I'd appreciate hearing from you. __________________ Life is too important to be taken seriously.

11-04-2006, 10:55 AM	#4
eclancy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: N. Catasauqua, Pa Posts: 1,348	Otter, IMPORANT. The dummy Grenades are issued with a SPECIAL BLANK it comes with the Grenade. DO NOT USE BLANKS> Thanks again Clancy ps your posted number Otter is 666 better post another quick. __________________ http://www.garandm1rifle.com http://www.users.fast.net/~eclancy

11-04-2006, 12:01 PM	#5
Otter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 992	So far we haven't been able to find any of the practice rifle grenades, I've found some of the MK2 practice grenades and reloaded the fuses with new springs and strikers, but my nephew isn't allowed to use them in re-enactments, display only. __________________ Life is too important to be taken seriously.

11-04-2006, 04:30 PM	#6
Stock Doc Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Middle Ohio I see water Posts: 969	I just sold one last night for $30.00 brand new complete in the tube. It comes with two blanks for it and was dated 1964 I think. A freind of mine wanted it a few weeks back and just picked it up. Such a deal I gave him. Sometimes they show up on Gunbroker.com Auctionarms.com and even Ebay. If I see one I will let you know. Rick B __________________ If I cant fix it,, It must REALLY be broken!

11-03-2006, 08:45 PM	#2
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886	eclancy - I remember them well, having used them, quite successfully if I may say so. While I trained with the small grenades (I don't remember the models and numbers), I only used a few when I had to. I did launch quite a few "Energa Rifle Grenades", with direct hits each time. The Energa Rifle Grenade used the same shaped charge that was used in the 3.5" Rocket, and had a tungsten point that tended to make the Energa Rifle Grenade move to perpendicular to the surface when it struck the target; thus it had maximum penetration. The Energa Rifle Grenade was a HEAT round, and could penetrate the top of any armored vehicle. `

11-04-2006, 09:51 PM	#7
johnc Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 50	Have you tried Big Sky Surplus? Check 60 and 66 mm stuff

11-05-2006, 10:21 AM	#8
eclancy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: N. Catasauqua, Pa Posts: 1,348	Stock Doc, If you have any more I could use one for my setup. Just let me know Thanks again Clancy __________________ http://www.garandm1rifle.com http://www.users.fast.net/~eclancy