{"product_id":"original-u-s-deactivated-m20-a1-b1-3-5-inch-super-bazooka-rocket-launcher-by-birtman-with-two-inert-training-rockets-and-portuguese-transit-chest","title":"Original U.S. Deactivated M20 A1 B1 3.5 Inch Super Bazooka Rocket Launcher by Birtman with Two Inert Training Rockets and Portuguese Transit Chest","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a very impressive original U.S. military \u003cb\u003eM20A1B1 3.5-inch “Super Bazooka” rocket launcher\u003c\/b\u003e manufactured by \u003cb\u003eBirtman Electric Company\u003c\/b\u003e, complete with two inert M29A2 practice rockets, optical sight, technical manual, and a Portuguese-marked transit chest. Once considerably more common on the collector market, complete original U.S.-manufactured examples have become increasingly difficult to locate.\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 markings on the rear portion are still legible, and read:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Flaming Bomb)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAUNCHER, ROCKET\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.5 INCH M20 A1 B1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERIAL NO 236518\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eF7140681       \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e   BIRTMAN ELEC. CO.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in great shape, with the repainted finish still looking very nice. It features the original plastic grip featuring a moveable trigger, and fully functional safety. The trigger still dry-fires, and the loading lever at the rear still moves as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with an original optical sight, which is in very good shape, and even retains the rubber eye cup, which is almost always missing! Light weight and assembles to approximately 60 inches in overall length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two included practice rounds are both stenciled, the first reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eROCKET, PRACTICE 3.5 INCH M29A2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLOT SRD 505-15\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e1-73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEMP LIM -20F TO +120F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the second reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eROCKET, PRACTICE 3.5 INCH M29A2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLOT 506-8\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e6-74\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEMP LIM -20F TO +120F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dates them to January 1973 and June 1974, respectively. They retain their original blue color and complement the set well. Also included in the crate is a \u003cb\u003eTM 9-1055-201-14B\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003ci\u003etechnical manual \u003c\/i\u003efor the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaunchers, Rocket, 3.5 Inch, M20A1 and M20A1B1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. The front of the manual is marked for the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHQ Company, 3rd Battalion, 91st Regiment (AIT) at 155 West Hedding Street, San Jose, California 95110\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. It is dated 1964 and has some great illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe launcher, two rockets, and technical manual are housed in a Portuguese marked transit chest, which measures approximately 38 1\/2\"L x 15\"H x 15\"W and fits the bazooka perfectly. It still has functional latches on the top, and is correctly stenciled on the lid with the Portuguese designation of the Bazooka:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLANÇA-FOGUETES \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8,9cm   M\/954\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8,9cm M\/52\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top line translates to \"Rocket launcher\", while the lower line gives the bore diameter and model number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M20 “Super Bazooka” was developed as a more powerful successor to the wartime 2.36-inch bazooka family. Its larger 3.5-inch rocket greatly increased anti-armor capability while retaining the basic shoulder-fired recoilless rocket-launcher concept. Development began during the closing stages of WWII, but the weapon became most closely associated with the Korean War and subsequent Cold War service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M20A1 and M20A1B1 represented improved production variants, incorporating refinements to the launcher connection and simplifying construction. The lightweight M20A1B1 made extensive use of aluminum components, reducing weight while retaining the basic two-piece takedown arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly complete display set, combining an original \u003cb\u003eBirtman-manufactured M20A1B1 launcher, original optical sight with rubber eyecup, two dated inert M29A2 practice rockets, 1964 technical manual with unit marking, and Portuguese transit chest\u003c\/b\u003e. The mix of U.S. manufacture, postwar training material, and Portuguese storage equipment gives the group excellent value as a study piece representing the long Cold War service life of the 3.5-inch Super Bazooka system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46064552345669,"sku":"ONJR26SERB032","price":2195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/93B6B58C-7E5E-4046-BC46-7C6E05625A57.jpg?v=1792441332","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-deactivated-m20-a1-b1-3-5-inch-super-bazooka-rocket-launcher-by-birtman-with-two-inert-training-rockets-and-portuguese-transit-chest","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}