{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-complete-m68-claymore-mine-training-kit-with-canvas-carry-bag-inert-9","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War Complete M68 Claymore Mine Training Kit with Canvas Carry Bag - Inert","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: One Set Only. The M68 kit was designed to familiarize personnel with the placement and arming of a real M18 Claymore directional mine. It comes with all the components of a real Claymore kit packed in an M7 bandoleer. \u003cstrong\u003eThe plastic M33 Inert AP Mine is the inert training and practice version of the M18 Claymore\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some inert mines were green with a light blue band, while others were completely blue. It does not contain an explosive or pyrotechnic filler of any kind. It is packed in a Claymore bag with inert M10 simulated detonator cap wire with connectors, a FIRING DEVICE ELECTRICAL M57 \"clacker\" firing control, and a TEST SET ELECTRICAL M40 circuit testing kit. The bag with this example appears to be newer with a more plastic instruction sheet and a stronger material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is nice, but the mine has been repainted with very heavy wear and deterioration to the back, with cracking in the lid that makes it easy to remove. The mine itself is cast in blue plastic and was painted dark green, complete with internal shrapnel, visible if you remove the lid. There is heavy damage to the backside of the mine with some cracks. It is definitely marked \u003cstrong\u003eBACK \/ M-33 APERS MINE\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back and the back comes off without much force due to the heavy cracking. It still retains the original fold out support legs as well as the wire connectors. There are some very heavy cracks and chips on the body of the inert mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M57 clacker still functions well and is dated \u003cstrong\u003eJune 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bag is in very good condition with the instruction label entirely intact. Due to how nice the bag is, we think it could be 1980s. Overall a nice complete condition set of a rare and essential Vietnam Era training set. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M18 Claymore is a directional anti-personnel mine used by the U.S. military. It was named after the large Scottish sword by its inventor; Norman A. MacLeod. Unlike a conventional land mine, the Claymore is command-detonated and directional, meaning it is fired by remote-control, or trip wire, shooting a pattern of metal balls into the kill zone like a shotgun. The Claymore fires steel balls out to about 100 meters within a 60° arc in front of the device. It is used primarily in ambushes and as an anti-infiltration device against enemy infantry; just perfect to place on a desktop to keep unwanted visitors out of your office.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45400192614469,"sku":"ONJR25OL0111","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25OL0111__01.jpg?v=1784905674","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-complete-m68-claymore-mine-training-kit-with-canvas-carry-bag-inert-9","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}