| Origin | United States of America |
| Manufacturer | Springfield Armory |
| Type | Single-shot, break-open grenade launcher |
| Caliber | 40mm |
| Weight (empty) | 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) |
| Length | 737 mm (29 inches) |
| Barrel length | 356 mm (14 inches) |
| Effective range | Up to 350 meters (1148 feet) |
| Maximum range | Approximately 400 meters (1312 feet) |
| Sighting system | Ladder-type rear sight and front post sight |
| Grips and stock | Wooden stock and foregrip |
| Operating mechanism | Break-open, lever action |
| Trigger mechanism | Single-action |
| Safety features | Manual safety lever |
| Reload mechanism | Manual loading and ejection of rounds |
| Ammunition type | High-explosive, smoke, and illumination grenades |
| Additional features | Sling swivels for carrying and transport |
M79 Grenade Launcher
$1,300.00
The M79 grenade launcher is a compact and lightweight weapon that revolutionized infantry warfare during the Vietnam War. It features a break-open, single-shot design and is operated manually by a lever action mechanism. The launcher is chambered to fire 40mm grenades, which can be loaded into the breech from the front of the weapon. It has a rifled barrel, enabling better accuracy and stability in flight for the projectiles.
Weighing around 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds), the M79 is relatively easy to carry and handle for infantry troops. It measures approximately 737mm (29 inches) in length, with a barrel length of 356mm (14 inches). The launcher’s distinctive appearance comes from its wooden stock and foregrip, providing a comfortable and secure grip for the operator. It also features a simple and robust sights system, consisting of a ladder-type rear sight and a front post sight.
The M79 grenade launcher’s primary function is to engage targets at medium ranges, typically up to 350 meters (1148 feet). It offers soldiers the ability to deliver explosive firepower in the form of high-explosive, smoke, or illumination grenades.
