Item Description
Original Item: Only one available. Once plentiful on the collector's market, these have become extremely hard to find on the market! This particular example however additionally saw service long after its military service was over. IMA has recently acquired a large stock of movie prop weapons, and this was among them. We assumed that it was a complete fabrication, but the markings show that it is the genuine article. The bazooka is fully inert and deactivated to BATF specs, before being modified for movie prop use. A lot of the parts have been removed and/or swapped out, but it still has that classic profile.
We were able to remove some paint from the rear to expose the original markings:
CHW
LAUNCHER ROCKET
3.5 0 INCH, M20
SER. NO. 84510
AERONCA AIRCRAFT CORP
U. S. PROPERTY
There is an additional stamp to the left reading M20A1 / 84510, so this bazooka was updated to the M20A1 Standard, which was adopted in 1952.
The front barrel is filled with the remains some type of mounting, probably for a prop light or flash. We have left this in place, as it is part of the bazooka's history. It still collapses correctly into two pieces, though the rivets on the securing collar are popped, and the lever for the latch is missing.
Very nice and ready to display on the wall!
Facts of the Rocket Launcher, M20 "Super Bazooka"
- Large 3.5 in (90 mm) diameter warhead
- Could penetrate up to 11 inches (280 mm) of armor
- Extended range by about 150 m
- Originally a larger version of the M9A1, designated M20 in late 1944.
- Entered active service just before the start of the Korean War.
- Lightweight version with barrels made of cast aluminum, other components simplified
- Rocket Launcher, M20A1/A1B1 "Super Bazooka" was a product-improved variant with improved connector latch assembly, entering production in 1952.
Light weight and assembles to approximately 60 inches in overall length.
- This product is not available for international shipping.
- 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. Every display machinegun and machine gun parts set and gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF).
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