OD Cotton M79 Grenade Launcher Sling. This is the correct, "as issued" sling for the M79 Grenade Launcher. Technically, these slings were originally procured as Bazooka slings and then repurposed for the M-79.

The M79 grenade launcher is a single-shot, shoulder-fired, break-action grenade launcher that fires a 40×46mm grenade, which uses what the US Army calls the High-Low Propulsion System to keep recoil forces low, and first appeared during the Vietnam War.

Nov 4, 2021 · The M79 comes with Sling (color may vary), small arms M79 Pouch, Combo Tool and GI reprint manual. As an extra, it is designed to shoot airsoft grenade launcher specific rounds . To comply with regulations, the front muzzle tip has a colored ring on the outside.

Apr 13, 2020 · Looking for information on the correct sling that the M79 used. I was always under the impression that it was issued with both types of M1 sling, cotton and nylon. However I have read recently that it may have had its own sling, slightly wider than the M1.

The M79 grenade launcher is a single-shot, shoulder-fired, break-action grenade launcher that fires a 40×46mm grenade, which uses what the US Army calls the High-Low Propulsion System to keep recoil forces low, and first appeared during the Vietnam War.

Nov 10, 2023 · 100% Original USGI Cotton Canvas Sling for use with the 3.5-inch Rocket Launcher, "bazooka", also used with the M-79 Grenade Launcher. Slings have been MRT treated and most have an MRT marking with date.

Jun 1, 2011 · anybody know what sling was used on a m79 launcher can't seem to find any info. My dad said he fired one in boot but doesnt remember what sling they had. I fired one a few times and as I recall (long time ago) it used the standard OD cotton sling same as used on M14. But my brain is kinda fuzzy that far back, anyone else remember for sure?

The M79 grenade launcher is a single-shot, break-open, breech-loading, shoulder-fired weapon (Figure A-1). It consists of a receiver group, fore-end assembly, barrel group, sight assembly, stock assembly, and sling. A rubber recoil pad is attached to the butt of the stock to absorb some of the recoil. A-1

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Sling, Small Arms "Soft Weave" 1005-01-083-8113 / part number 11833432 / Adopted 1979 The USMC was extremely unhappy with the silent slings due to thier training of traditional slung shooting. Once the supply of the old M1 slings ran dry the USMC began issuing this sling.