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M-53 pump action grenade launcher released for export sales

Gun Manufacturers
03-05-2009, 02:58
Dominion Arms is releasing its newest design, which is a pump action grenade launcher. Using advanced construction and either 40 x 46mm or 40 x 51mm grenades, the M-53 should provide a hell of a punch versus single shot launchers. Designers attempted to fit the high velocity 40 x 53mm grenades, but it was shown to be impractical due to the larger required size, extra recoil, and extra stresses involved. The M-53 has a 7075-T6 aluminum receiver, aluminum 3 shot tubular magazine (plus one in the chamber brings the total to 4), and steel barrel. Specs are:

Weight 9.07 kg
Length 914 mm
Height 279 mm
Barrel Length 377 mm
Cartridge 40 x 46mm or 40 x 51mm grenade
Action pump-action
Maximum range 400 m (40 x 46mm), 800 m (40 x 51mm)
Feed system 3-round internal tube magazine plus 1 in the chamber

COST: $1,750 USD per unit