Original Item. Only One Available. This is a good original Soviet Cold War training example of the 73mm PG-9V round used with the SPG-9 Kopyo recoilless launcher. Constructed entirely as an inert trainer, it retains the full external configuration of the PG-9 anti-tank grenade and its booster assembly, with EX markings present on both major components.

Unloaded 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.

This is a good trainer rocket for the SPG-9, marked on both the projectile and booster with Ex. The round measures 43 ½” long. We are currently unable to remove the booster from the rocket. There are no real parts to this example and it is constructed entirely as a trainer round.

The SPG-9 Kopyo (СПГ-9 Копьё, “Spear”) is a Soviet 73mm tripod-mounted recoilless launcher developed as a portable infantry anti-armor weapon and accepted into Soviet service during the early 1960s.

The designation SPG derives from Stankovyy Protivotankovyy Granatomyot, referring to a mounted anti-tank grenade launcher.

The standard PG-9V ammunition consists of the PG-9 fin-stabilized anti-tank grenade together with its launching and propulsion components. After leaving the launcher, the projectile’s rocket motor increases its velocity in flight.

The PG-9 family was intended primarily for engaging armored vehicles, including tanks and self-propelled guns. Its shaped-charge warhead could also be employed against other hardened targets.

The projectile concept was closely related to the 73mm ammunition later used with the 2A28 Grom low-pressure gun fitted to the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle, although the complete ammunition assemblies for the two weapon systems are not necessarily interchangeable in every configuration.

Training rounds such as this example allowed crews to become familiar with the size, handling, loading procedure, and external configuration of SPG-9 ammunition without using a live HEAT projectile.

The full 43½” profile, retained booster assembly, matching EX markings, and purpose-built inert construction make this a particularly useful representative example of Soviet Cold War anti-armor training ammunition. The inability to separate the booster from the projectile is noted as part of its present condition and should not be altered for display.

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).