Original Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert non-firing BATF compliant deactivated non-functional Soviet RPG-7V which is marked in Cyrillic with a Bulgarian arsenal marking on the trigger assembly. The launcher has been deactivated to BATF specifications by drilling out the ignition mechanism with a 1/2" drill bit and welding a 1/2" steel bar across the bore in its place. It also has had a bore-width hole drilled through the left side above the trigger mechanism. A rocket can insert into the front of the tube but the tube is obstructed beyond that point to prevent anything from traveling through.

This example comes with an inert Rocket Round. Not Available For Export.

The original bakelite housing is still intact, as well as the Russian/Bulgarian marked trigger group, which reads:

РПГ-7В
B3-523
((10))
1968r.

"РПГ-7В" is Cyrillic for RPG-7V, and this is one of the earlier versions fielded, with ribbed painted wood grips, which show wear from service. The "10" in circles indicates that it was processed or produced at the Bulgarian Arsenal. We assume that the middle line is the serial number. The trigger group is still able to cock and dry fire, and the safety works as well. The second grip is still intact as well, and the launcher still has the simple flip up sights, which are both intact and functional.

There is heavy wear across the launcher, with much of the finish worn off of the wooden fittings.

The launcher comes with an original Soviet or Bulgarian PG-7M HEAT Inert Rocket Round with the fin assembly intact and the following markings on the body:

A-IX-I
PG-7M
11-10-456

PG-7VM
11-10-456
PRTF-200 3-09-905
ZV-7G 11-10-456

The round even has the original plastic cap over the tip with a small piece of cloth attached. Due to the rod in the barrel, the round cannot be properly inserted into the launcher without removing the fin assembly on the rear. These non-Chinese rounds are very difficult to find. A really great display opportunity!

Overall condition is very good and the look is iconic! A great display piece!

History of the RPG:
The RPG-7 (Russian: РПГ-7, Ручной Противотанковый Гранатомёт – Ruchnoy Protivotankoviy Granatomyot) is a widely-produced, portable, unguided, shoulder-launched, anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher. It works by launching a 40mm rocket propelled grenade using the gases escaping the muzzle to expel the rocket from the tube. Originally the RPG-7 and its predecessor, the RPG-2, were designed by the Soviet Union and are now manufactured by the Bazalt company. The weapon has the GRAU index 6G3.

The English-language term "RPG", meaning "rocket-propelled grenade", though frequently encountered and reasonably descriptive, is not based on a literal translation, which would be "Hand Anti-Tank Grenade Launcher".

The ruggedness, simplicity, low cost, and effectiveness of the RPG-7 has made it the most widely used anti-tank weapon in the world. Currently around 40 countries use the weapon, and it is manufactured in a number of variants by nine countries. It is also popular with irregular and guerrilla forces. The RPG has been used in almost all conflicts across all continents since the mid-1960s from the Vietnam War to the present day War in Afghanistan. The RPG-7 was first delivered to the Soviet Army in 1961.

Accurate firing is difficult at ranges over 300 meters and with the RPG-7 the phrase "the closer the better" has always been true. During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan the mujahideen tended to use the weapon at ranges of less than 80 meters. They were used in the Vietnam war to counter the introduction of the lightly armored M113.

The RPG-7 was used by the Provisional Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland from 1969 to 2005, most notably in Lurgan, County Armagh, where it was used against British Army observation posts and the towering military base at Kitchen Hill in the town. The IRA also used them in Catholic areas of West Belfast against British Army armored personnel carriers and Army forward operating bases (FOB). Beechmount Avenue was renamed "RPG Avenue" because it was chosen many times by the IRA to mount rocket attacks.

In Mogadishu, Somalia, rocket-propelled grenades were used to down two US Black hawk helicopters.

The mujaheddin (in Afghanistan) have formed armored-vehicle hunter/killer teams that work together with as many as 15 RPGs to destroy armored vehicles.

Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive device, not available for export. This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America.

All deactivated ordnance sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF).