Original 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. The plastic M33 Inert AP Mine is the inert training and practice version of the M18 Claymore. Some inert mines were green with a light blue band, while others were completely blue. This set consists of an original M68 claymore which was converted into an M33 Practice mine. The interior still retains the shrapnel. 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.

Unloaded 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.

This example is nice, and has the look of a well-used piece of equipment. The mine itself was original green and painted blue in spots with practice markings added, complete with internal shrapnel, some of which has broken loose. It is marked PRACTICE / BACK / M-33 APERS MINE / LOT LOP77D002-003. It still retains the original fold out support legs though they are oxidized, and one of the two wire connectors is gone. INERT was stamped into both sides. The clacker is dated 03-77 for March 1977. The wire is very poorly wrapped but is retained.

The bag is in good condition but the instructions under the flap are entirely gone and the front flap has some repairs. Overall a nice complete condition set of a rare and essential Vietnam Era training set. Ready to display!

The 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.

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.

All deactivated ordnance sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF).