Original Item. Only One Available. K. R. Wilson (KRW) of Arcade, New York, had the only contract to produce the M7A2 Grenade Launcher, Ordnance Part No. 7265949. This launcher addressed the broken valve heads and was to be used with the newly developed "High Hump" lock.

The launcher was standardized in July of 1951 and KRW was issued a contract for 96,000. The first 13,000 launchers had the standard coil spring as a grenade retainer. Mostly all of those would be upgraded to accept the improved spring which also was a newly developed item. Not many M7A2's got into production because by September of 1952 the M7A3 was on its way. KRW's final contract was changed to the production of the M7A3(2). KRW had little to change over when making the M7A3, which was based upon the M7A2 design.

This is a great NOS example of an M7A2 Grenade launcher in its original shipping box and wrapping. The box does not retain the original tag or any markings. The launcher is marked on one side:

LAUNCHER GRENADE M7A2

And on the other side

KRW C-7265949

KRW denotes K. R. Wilson (KRW) of Arcade, New York. The box measures 8 ½ x 2 ¾ x 1 ½”.

A great set, ready 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.

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