{"product_id":"original-bulgarian-russian-inert-73mm-og-9vm-rocket-with-booster-in-original-case-for-the-spg-9","title":"Original Bulgarian Russian Inert 73mm OG-9VM Rocket with Booster in Original Case for the SPG-9","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items. Only One Set Available. This is an impressive original \u003cb\u003eBulgarian-manufactured 73mm OG-9VM high-explosive fragmentation round\u003c\/b\u003e for the Soviet-designed \u003cb\u003eSPG-9 recoilless gun\u003c\/b\u003e, complete with its detachable propulsion assembly and original transit case. The projectile and associated components are completely inert and intended solely for display. The SPG-9 \u003ci\u003eKop'yo\u003c\/i\u003e (“Spear”) was a tripod-mounted 73mm recoilless weapon developed by the Soviet Union and adopted in the early 1960s, firing both anti-armor and high-explosive fragmentation ammunition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe projectile is the \u003cb\u003eOG-9M\u003c\/b\u003e, which forms the principal projectile component of the complete \u003cb\u003eOG-9VM\u003c\/b\u003e round. It retains most of its original painted finish and is fitted with a removable fuze. The round retains most of its original paint with an unscrewable fuze. The body is stamped:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5-88-((11))\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOG-9M\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e((11))-5-88\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTD-50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repeated \u003cb\u003e((11))\u003c\/b\u003e factory code is consistent with Bulgarian manufacture and is associated with \u003cb\u003eVMZ, Sopot\u003c\/b\u003e, while the \u003cb\u003e88\u003c\/b\u003e markings appear consistent with 1988 production. The shaft is stamped \u003cb\u003e((11))-25-87 N INERT\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detachable propulsion section was removed from its transit case for examination and can be pushed into position at the bottom of the projectile, where it locks into place by means of a pressure latch. The bottom of this assembly retains a disc with wiring. When assembled with the propulsion section, the entire round measures approximately \u003cb\u003e41 inches tall\u003c\/b\u003e. Because of its long, narrow configuration it will not stand unsupported and is best displayed leaning or in a suitable stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original booster transit case is stamped \u003cb\u003e1-99-((11))\u003c\/b\u003e and has an INERT barcode. The screw off cap works fine and the booster fits in like a glove. This makes for an exciting display opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eOG-9VM\u003c\/b\u003e was the complete round designation for the \u003cb\u003eOG-9M high-explosive fragmentation projectile\u003c\/b\u003e used with the SPG-9. The round employed a fin-stabilized 73mm projectile designed primarily for fragmentation effect rather than armor penetration. Published ammunition references list the OG-9VM at approximately \u003cb\u003e5.35 kg\u003c\/b\u003e and identify its explosive filling as approximately \u003cb\u003e655 grams of TD-50\u003c\/b\u003e, a TNT and dinitronaphthalene mixture. A nose-mounted point-detonating fuze initiated the explosive filling in service ammunition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier \u003cb\u003eOG-9V\u003c\/b\u003e ammunition used the OG-9 projectile with a heavier TNT filling, while the later \u003cb\u003eOG-9VM\u003c\/b\u003e used the OG-9M projectile with TD-50. Although Soviet-designed, ammunition of this family was also manufactured in Bulgaria and other Warsaw Pact countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SPG-9 itself entered Soviet service in the early 1960s as a lightweight recoilless weapon intended to provide infantry with portable direct-fire support. It fired both HEAT anti-armor ammunition and HE-fragmentation rounds such as the OG-9VM. The same general 73mm ammunition family was closely related to that used by the \u003cb\u003e2A28 Grom\u003c\/b\u003e low-pressure gun fitted to the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly complete display set retaining the \u003cb\u003eOG-9M projectile, detachable propulsion section, original transit case, extensive factory markings, and multiple inert designations\u003c\/b\u003e. The surviving \u003cb\u003e((11))\u003c\/b\u003e Bulgarian factory codes, \u003cb\u003e1987 and 1988 component dates\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eTD-50\u003c\/b\u003e marking, and fitted transit container provide a useful record of Warsaw Pact ordnance manufacture and handling. Its size, original finish, and separable components make it an excellent representative example of inert SPG-9 ammunition while preserving the technical characteristics of the original round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45791284133957,"sku":"ONSV26WSV055","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26WSV055.jpg?v=1789764815","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-bulgarian-russian-inert-73mm-og-9vm-rocket-with-booster-in-original-case-for-the-spg-9","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}