M7 Grenade Launcher

This attachment for the M1 Rifle allowed a soldier to fire a rifle grenade to a much longer range than if thrown. First employed in 1943, three M7 Grenade Launchers were issued to each rifle squad.

    
 Gift of Howard and Jean Hart, 2013.361

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