{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-m7a6-practice-rocket-for-the-m1-and-m1a1-2-36-inch-bazooka-launcher-dated-1944-inert","title":"Original U.S. WWII M7A6 Practice Rocket for the M1 and M1A1 2.36 Inch Bazooka Launcher - Dated 1944 - Inert","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available.This is a very nice original WWII inert M7A6 practice rocket for the U.S. WWII 2.36 inch M1 \/ M1A1 Bazooka. The 2.36\" rocket consists of a head with original markings dated \u003cstrong\u003e4-44\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stabilizer tube, and tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inert rocket measures approximately 19 ½” inches long and retains the original paint on the shaft and tail assembly, but the warhead is still in its correct blue. The fin assembly no longer unscrews but the warhead does. The fin assembly is marked \u003cstrong\u003eSIMCO\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rocket is stamped with a sequence of lot numbers on all components.\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\u003eThere are no outward mechanical differences between the M6 HEAT and the M7 Practice rounds, other than paint and stencil. However, there is one major difference, the internal HEAT cone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen manufactured, the nose assembly is crimped together as a single unit. The HE filler is poured in place, then hardens to a solid. Once filled, the stencil is applied. To remove the filler you either have to burn it out, or melt it with steam. This is more than likely the reason why inert M6 HEAT rounds don't show up often as war souvenirs, too difficult to deal with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M7A1\/A6 Practice rockets were manufactured without that HE cone, which was necessary to make room for a counterweight rod to simulate the correct mass and center of balance of the live round. A counter balance rods screw into the same cavity as otherwise occupied by the fuze. This example no longer unscrews, so we cannot confirm that the internal weighted rod is still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful example of a practice rocket as used by the Armed Forces during WWII! These are difficult to find with WWII dates. Comes more than ready to display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44850943033413,"sku":"ONJR26MAAC121","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26MAAC121__01.jpg?v=1775510804","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-m7a6-practice-rocket-for-the-m1-and-m1a1-2-36-inch-bazooka-launcher-dated-1944-inert","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}