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VFC Colt XM148 Grenade Launcher
The "Bitch" of the Vietnam War
The XM148 was an
experimental 40mm grenade launcher designed and produced by the Colt
during the Vietnam War. It has been tested in combat and mainly launches
40?46mm caliber grenade. The grenade launcher is an external grenade
launcher designed to be mounted on the M16 rifle, and its purpose is to
replace the M79.
XM148 was originally used on the M16 series rifles, and was
later used by the US Navy's SEALs (under the XM177E2). It has a quadrant
sight, but it is so delicate that it requires proper maintenance or it
can be easily damaged. It uses an externally designed trigger and
trigger handle, with the exposed trigger handle on the right side,
allowing the shooter to directly pull the trigger with the right index
finger.
At the same time this design also has the problem that it is
easy to pull and shoot by mistake, and the trigger is also easy to be
pulled off. In addition, the long trigger stroke makes it not suitable
for use in the jungle of Vietnam. This design is too complicated to be
easy to use in the wild. The shortcomings of maintenance eventually
caused it to be replaced by the M203, with a similar conceptual design.
Even with these many problems, the innovative under-hanging
design, the short test time, and the production quantity being very
scarce; XM148 became a dreamy product in the hearts of Vietnam War
aficionados in later generations? and made it one of the indelible icons
of the Vietnam War.
The World First XM148 Airsoft Grenade Launcher
The
details have been faithfully taken directly from the Colt XM148 in the
Vietnam War. It includes the full CNC aluminum alloy barrel, the XM148
Marking, US DOD Stamp, simulated trigger & trigger handle?and XM148
dedicated fully functional quadrant sight with period-correct handguard
for M16 rifle; all the details of the Colt XM148 are integrated in one
place, make it destined to be an irreplaceable product in the Airsoft
world.
Cybergun Full License Authorized Production
VFC
Colt XM148 is built under license by Cybergun, with fully authorized
markings. Reproducing the XM148 from the Vietnam War; down to every last
critical detail.
Reproducing the Complete Operation of XM148
In
addition to the external appearance, the VFC Colt XM148 this time also
replicates the operation method of the real launcher to a great extent.
This includes the operation of the quadrant sight and the use of the
trigger and trigger handle: both identical to the real version. It also
restores the operation without using the trigger, and all of these
details are faithfully restored on the VFC Colt XM148!
Compatible with XM177E2 & M16A1 Series Rifles
The
XM148 was originally designed for the M16 series rifles. And to stay
true to history, VFC added a period correct handguard for the M16 with
the XM148. Until now, no one has released this type of handguard in an
airsoft version before, so as a study of the Vietnam War? You must get
it! In addition to matching the M16 series rifles, it can also work with
the XM177E2 by VFC, so that everyone can gradually complete the Vietnam
War collection.
VFC Colt XM148 Grenade Launcher
Full CNC Aluminum Alloy Barrel
Barrel with Anodizing Process
Retro Tiger Stripes on the Barrel, Manufactured by Antique Method
Colt Full License Authorized XM148 Marking
Barrel with US DOD Stamp
Independent Serial Number
Simulation Rifling Shape
Steel Sling Swivel with Rubber Bonding
Steel Barrel Mount
Steel Heat Shield Spring
Aluminum Alloy Pistol Grip with Grip Safety
Steel Safety Lever
Dummy Firing Pin
Simulation Trigger
Steel Trigger Handle
Steel Press Firing Trigger
XM148 Dedicated Fully Functional Quadrant Sight
Steel Adjustable Front Sight
Steel Adjustable Quadrant Sight Fixed Button
Adjustable Dials
Steel Adjustable Rear Sight
Quadrant Sight with Three Position Adjustment
Steel Barrel Fixing Buckle
Period Correct Handguard for M16 Rifle