The mk 19 grenade launcher also known as the mark 19 is an american 40 mm beltfed automatic grenade launcher that was first developed during the vietnam war. Mk19 grenade launcher creates explosive fireworks display duration. High friction areas the under side of the primary drive lever 3, the vertical cam assembly 4, the bolt 8, the area where the feed slide 20 and feed slide tray 19 touch have been treated to prolong the life of the mk 19 should be handled carefully during cleaning and handling. Mk19 gunner hammers taliban positions with grenades youtube. Donald johnson prepares m67 fragmentation grenades during a grenade and mk 19 grenade launcher range at marine corps base. Mk 19 grenade launcher internet movie firearms database. Navy riverine patrol craft in the mekong delta in 1972. Technical manual for machine gun, 40 mm, mk 19 mod 3 and machine gun, mk 19, 40 mm, upgunned weapons station upws, plus 500 free us military manuals and us army field manuals when you sample this booktake a look at the sample for this book and for details about downloading 500. Combat team, broncos, 25th infantry division, trains at the clear, load, correct a malfunction, unload and clear a mk 19 40mm grenade. The mk19 also known as mk19, m19, mark 19, or mk 19 is a beltfed grenade machine gun.
The mk19 called the mark 19 grenade launcher is a beltfed machine gun grenade launcher, firing about 6 rounds a second up to 2,212 yards or 2,023 m for you metric types. Greande launchers form a special part of the infantrymans toolbox today, capable of providing the squad with ranged, direct and in direct fire support through the launching of oversized projectiles. It is not illegal to own a grenade launcher as long as you do not own any live grenade rounds a grenade launcher is just a hunk of metal without ammunition and the ammunition is not legally or readily available you can own one and dummy deactivated grenade rounds. Army built a handheld, automatic grenade launcher war. Mk19 gl 40mm grenade launcher compatible designed for brick minifigures. Tacomardec has since suggested modifications to this system which has enabled the army to deploy the mk19 in the harsh environments encountered during worldwide operations and has therefore enhanced its performance. A paratrooper, left, assigned to the 3rd brigade combat team, 82nd airborne division goes through the function check and clearing procedures for the mk19 grenade launcher during testing of the expert 1106ack226012. The mk 19 grenade launcher also known as the mark 19 is an american 40. Machinegun replicas, machineguns, machine gun replica guns.
Mk 19, 40mm grenade machine gun, mod 3 combat index, llc. General dynamics mk 47 striker agl mk 47 mod 0 40mm. It was developed as a weapon for riverline patrol craft during the vietnam war by the us navys naval ordnance station in louisville, as a successor to the interesting but limited crankoperated mk 18 40x46mm automatic grenade launcher or gun, rapid fire, 40mm as it was. If youre looking for a veteran community to hang out with, or want to ask funker any questions, we stream escape from tarkov live m.
It is a powerful weapon, capable of quickly firing large numbers of grenades. It is strongly recommended that a target at 400 meters be used to zero. Mk 19 pmi mk 19 mk 19 overview overview safety firing techniques references mk 19 features the mk19 was originally developed to provide the u. The first version was a handcranked, multiple grenade launcher called the mk 18. Generation kill internet movie firearms database guns in. The grenade launcher has evolved from its limited, singleshot dedicated form to become an integral part of the basic infantry squad today. Applications the mk 19 supports the soldier in both the offense and defense. It is the primary suppressive weapon for combat support and combat service support units. The grenade launcher is first seen inside a weapons box in the trunk of the impala in the pilot episode. Oct 28, 2016 so even if the grenade can push out that far, the inaccuracy and instability of the weapon system launching it still wouldnt be up to par.
The mark 19 can launch grenades as far as 2,212 meters, with an effective range to a point target of about 1,500 meters. It incorporates several system improvements, including a daynight sight and the capability to operate attached to the m16 rifle or m4 carbine or as a standalone weapon with the installation of a folding stock. The following is the correct way to zero the mk 19 to the gunner. More than 70 marines with 2nd low altitude air defense battalion took turns handling the mk19 and handheld grenades during the familiarization range.
It is not illegal to own a deactivated grenade a live grenade is illegal. But this weapon uses a tripod or a vehicle mount and for. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The m430 hedp 40mm grenade will pierce armor up to two inches thick. The mk 19 grenade launcher is an american beltfed, api blowbackoperated open bolt 40mm automatic grenade launcher. The m320 grenade launcher module glm is the latest u. The mk19 40mm machine gun is an aircooled, disintegrating metallic linkbelt fed, blowback operated, fully automatic weapon and is crew transportable over short distances with limited amounts of ammunition. The mk 19 grenade launcher pronounced mark 19 is an american 40 mm belt fed automatic grenade launcher that was first developed during the vietnam war. Mk 19 grenade launcher, a widely used american beltfed weapon that fires 40 mm grenades. It gives the unit the capability of laying down a heavy volume of cl ose, accurate, and continuous fire. Mcfarlane toys military box set mk19 40mm grenade launcher. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Fitted with the lightweight video sight lvs2 sighting system with integrated colour video and thermal imaging. This video shows the murderous automatic grenade launcher in action as marines and soldiers shoot the devastating grenades and film the impacts.
Although the mk 19 is a recent entry into the armys inventory, development began in 1963. Generation kill is a seven part iraq war miniseries that premiered on hbo in the summer of 2008. Mk64 mounts, mk93 mounts, and tripods can be purchased separately. In subsequently appearances, it is replaced with a. Mar 15, 2019 tom schools us on how to install an m203 grenade launcher on your ar15 or m16 rifle. Dean winchester owns one which he keeps in the trunk of the impala, and the british men of letters also have grenade launchers in their arsenal. Usmc mark 19 40mm automatic grenade launcher duration. The popular mark 19 is capable of indirect fire to 2,200 metres, an indirect fire role traditionally reserved for mortars. But this weapon uses a tripod or a vehicle mount and for good reason. Feb 27, 2018 considering there have been grenade launchers for many years, the answer is yes. The mark 19 automatic grenade launcher, first fielded by the americans in 1966, and still widely used today, weighs 62. When we began taking fire, i began suppressiveterrain denial bursts at a low wall about meters 429 feet to my front, villasenor, a native of santee, calif. Operation and function mk 19 40mm grenade machine gun. The mk 19 grenade launcher replica and mk64 gun mountcradle system.
The mk 19 grenade launcher pronounced mark 19 is an american 40 mm beltfed automatic grenade launcher that was first developed during the vietnam war. The original mk 19 appeared in 1968 and has seen considerable wartime service since including operations in the vietnam war 19551975, the gulf war 1991 and the lebanon war 2006 as well as the american involvement in afghanistan 2001present and iraq 20032011. Mk 19 amerykanski, automatyczny granatmik kalibru 40 mm. Serbian m 80 and m 98a mechanized infantry combat vehicle micv. Marines train with mk19 launcher, m67 grenade range. Mar 02, 20 brian is wrong, clueless, three for three 1.
The mk 19 had its genesis during the vietnam war and was actually first used by the united states navy on their gunboats to enhance their firepower and defenses. The devastating mk 19 grenade launcher in action shooting. Oct 30, 2015 marines engage designated targets during a grenade and mk 19 grenade launcher range at marine corps base camp lejeune, n. Feb 04, 2019 the mk 47 striker stands as the successor to the mk 19 40mm automatic grenade launcher agl of american origin. Mk19 gunner hammers taliban positions with grenades. Navy with an effective riverine patrol weapon in vietnam. Combat pistols, assault rifles, and machine guns, in addition to numerous magazine and journal. In 1966 the need for more firepower inspired the development of a selfpowered 40mm machine gun called the mk 19, mod 0. A us marine fires a mark 19 3 40mm grenade launcher during javelin thrust 2010 poster print by stocktrek images 34 x 22.
Based on a ground unit, this highly detailed box set features both the mk 19 gunner and the assistant gunner in. Mk19 40mm machine gun, mod 3 the mk19 mod3 40mm grenade machine gun was first developed by the navy in the early 1960s. The mk 19 grenade launcher is an american 40 mm beltfed automatic grenade launcher that was first developed during the vietnam war. Usmc mark 19 40mm automatic grenade launcher youtube. It delivers a heavy volume of accurate and continuous firepower against enemy personnel and lightly armored vehicles.
Mar 27, 2017 the mk 19 grenade launcher also known as the mark 19 is an american 40 mm beltfed automatic grenade launcher that was first developed during the vietnam war. Mk19, grenade range builds marines combat readiness. Mcfarlanes military series 2 resculpted, repainted and repackaged. Aewe 2017 small arms and munitions summary the firearm blog. The above versions are black powder, and therefore wouldnt need much paperwork to own, modern versions would require registration as destructive devices. Nov 14, 2019 zeroing procedures are crucial for hitting targets at ranges of 600 meters or more. The miniseries was based on the book of the same name, which was a chronicle of rolling stone writer evan wrights experiences being embedded with the marines of the first reconnaissance battalion during the initial stages of the 2003 us invasion of iraq. Comes with 150 belted rounds and fitted mil spec case. Urban armory north americas premier firearms broker.
This is the only full auto mark 19 grenade launchers in civilian hands. Marines with ii marine expeditionary force information group fire mark 19 40 mm grenade machine guns during a range as part of the ii mig field exercise at camp lejeune, n. The first model mod 0 in 1966 was determined to be unreliable and unsafe, but a total of six mod 1 launchers were successfully tested on u. This version is a caw 40mm airsoft grenade launcher. The first model mod 0 in 1966 was determined to be unreliable and unsafe, but a total of six mod 1 launchers were successfully tested on. A product improvement program was initiated in the late 1970s resulting. How to operate the mk 19 40mm grenade launcher pov youtube. The mk19 grenade machine gun supports the troops in offensive and defensive roles. Its absolutely devastating, but has a minimum range and is quite heavy.
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