{"product_id":"original-u-s-cold-war-era-m72a2-light-anti-armor-weapon-law-tube-partially-converted-to-m190-subcaliber-trainer-with-m73-insert-partial","title":"Original U.S. Cold War Era M72A2 Light Anti-Armor Weapon “LAW” Tube Partially Converted to M190 Subcaliber Trainer - With M73 Insert - Partial","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U.S. Cold War-era \u003cstrong\u003eM72A2 Light Anti-Armor Weapon launcher tube\u003c\/strong\u003e that was partially converted for use as an \u003cstrong\u003eM190 subcaliber training launcher \u003c\/strong\u003eand retains an \u003cstrong\u003eM73 subcaliber insert.\u003c\/strong\u003e The set is incomplete and shows substantial service and training wear, but it remains an interesting example of the way expended M72-series launcher tubes were adapted for reusable training purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available For Export.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are timeless in design, which the U.S. Military has tried to replace in the past, but was unable to find anything better than these disposable “fire and forget” launchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fair example is missing the rear sight. The front sight “glass” is missing, but the frame is retained. The end cap and sling are missing unfortunately and there is heavy wear to the piece. It may have been put together from several pieces, as there is an M73 insert but the tube is still marked as an M72A2. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M190 subcaliber launcher is made by adding an M190 subcaliber conversion kit to an expended M72A2 LAW launcher. It is used to fire the M73 subcaliber (35-mm) rocket. This 35-mm rocket is shorter and lighter than the LAW's 66-mm tactical rocket. It simulates the tactical rocket's smoke and flight trajectory, but with less noise and backblast. The expended launcher is likely to wear out before the subcaliber inner tube does. When this happens, the inner tube can be transferred to another expended launcher. The M190 subcaliber launcher can be used in all training phases, from a fixed firing line to simulated tactical situations such as a squad live-fire exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LAW subcaliber training device operates the same as an M72A2\/A3 LAW. After the M190 has been loaded, it may remain closed, or it can be extended and fired. Either way, the procedures are the same as those for the LAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side of the launcher is faintly stamped:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROCKET HE 66 MM ANTITANK M72A2 W\/COUPLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e…18 R … 72\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPERATING AND STORAGE TEMP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-40F TO +140F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED LIGHT SIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is also stenciled with 3. Some of the rubber pieces are broken or close to breaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003eM72A2-marked launcher tube, retained M73 subcaliber insert, partial M190 conversion, permanent deactivation cut, original sight frame, faded operating markings, and extensive training wear \u003c\/strong\u003emakes this a particularly interesting Cold War instructional piece. The missing rear sight, absent front sight element, missing sling and end cap, deteriorated rubber components, and incomplete conversion are the principal condition issues, while the surviving markings and insert clearly document its association with the M72\/M190 training system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46137582911557,"sku":"ONSV24TMB002","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/25CA2617-50CD-49A6-8082-C7DAE2AD1288.jpg?v=1793050320","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-cold-war-era-m72a2-light-anti-armor-weapon-law-tube-partially-converted-to-m190-subcaliber-trainer-with-m73-insert-partial","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}