Inch pattern grenade launchers

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03-10-2009, 07:12 AM
442nd

Inch pattern grenade launchers

I found a grenade launcher for the inch pattern FAL, I am not sure whether it is Aussie, Brit or canadian... can anyone tell me the difference? how much are they worth? I know that this launcher is NOT isreali or imbel.

any info is appreciated.

442nd
03-13-2009, 09:35 AM
Peter Laidler

Just as an aside 442nd, the leather cases for these were advertised on Ebay recently for £13 - buy it now- GOOD value too as the leather cases were always quite rare
03-15-2009, 03:14 AM
John Sukey (Deceased)

I expect they would be rare as my P58 Web gear has a pouch for the spigot launcher on it.
05-09-2009, 01:13 AM
nzl1a1collector

Quote:

Originally Posted by 442nd

I found a grenade launcher for the inch pattern FAL, I am not sure whether it is Aussie, Brit or canadian... can anyone tell me the difference? how much are they worth? I know that this launcher is NOT isreali or imbel.

any info is appreciated.

442nd

The British, Australian and Canadian's used the same Grenade Launching Device, the British made L1A2 Grenade Launcher.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...L1A2GLDs-1.jpg
Top: Early barrel profile
Bottom: Latter barrel profile

Typical markings found on the L1A2 Grenade Launchers are 960-0263 Dxx (xx is the year)

These launchers will not fit any of the FAL rifles and the FAL Grenade Launchers will not fit the Commonwealth rifles. Enterprise have grenade launchers complete with a leather pouch for US$60 ea.