Item Description
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 some of 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. 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, but is missing the M57 clacker and M40 test set.
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 shows heavy wear, and is missing several components. The mine itself is cast in blue plastic, complete with internal shrapnel, some of which has broken loose. It was not later repainted OD Green for display, but it is definitely marked PRACTICE / BACK / M-33 APERS MINE on the back with LOT L0P82D003-001 below that. It still retains the original fold out support legs as well as the one of the original connectors, the second being absent. The fold out legs also show heavy oxidation. There are some cracks and chipping on the body of the inert mine most likely from being dropped. As mentioned, the M57 Clacker and M40 test set are absent.
The bag is in good condition but the instructions under the flap are mostly gone! Overall a nice partial 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.
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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).
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