1903 Springfield Grenade launcher repro or real?

[Roy]

Are Springfield grenade launchers being reproduced as well? Ive asked for more pics of this one but I thought to put it out to you guys too. I don't really know about markings or anything.

Thanks

Roy

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[Tom in N.J.]

I don't see any marking on this early style M1 launcher. All of the early short door M1 launchers were made by Knapp-Monarch. M1 launchers have been reproduced a few years ago. A run of less than 50, 7 of which were the old style. The repros are identified as such by markings on the end of the tube INSIDE the body. Here is a real M1 of the latter type (long door).

[Roy]

So it seems to be a reproduction then, if they were all made by Knapp Monarch then it is certainly missing the distinctive markings.

[zx9rt1]

How does one go about finding one of these? I've been looking for over a year and have had ZERO luck.

[browningautorifle]

Check your other post...Gunbroker right now... M1 M1903 US Grenade Launcher - K Accessories at GunBroker.com

[Tom in N.J.]

Roy, the 50 or so reproductions made and sold as repros a few years back had KM markings..in addition to the internal 'reproduction' identifier markings. Your sample seems to have no markings at all. I'll try and attach a photo from the reproduction maker's site.

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