Original U.S. WWII Grenade Launcher M1 for the M1903A1 Springfield Rifle - Very Rare U.S. Navy The walnut wood stock goes

The walnut wood stock goes almost to the muzzle and has three iron barrel bands

though it is a small bit loose

" just as it came to us out of an attic

one that has a rather interesting history

Original U.S. WWII Grenade Launcher M1 for the M1903A1 Springfield Rifle - Very Rare U.S. Navy The walnut wood stock goesOriginal Item. Only One Available. The development and use of rifle grenades with the M1 Garand proved to be problematic due to the gas operated action of the Garand and attrition of launchers being lost. The M1 Garand required the user to attach the M7 launcher prior to using the rifle grenade, disabling the gas system and semi automatic fire, single load a rifle grenade blank, then remove the launcher after firing to restore semi automatic function.