Description
This 40mm M118 Low Velocity Aluminum Casing is a clean inert display component from the U.S. 40mm grenade ammunition family. Offered in very good condition, it is a strong addition for collectors of 40mm ordnance, grenade launcher ammunition components, cartridge cases, military training displays, and modern U.S. small-arms support equipment.
The M118 cartridge case assembly is a recognized 40mm case component. DLA identifies the item as Cartridge Case Assembly, 40MM, M118, with a specification covering the metal parts for that case assembly. The M118 aluminum case is also documented as a component in 40mm low-velocity grenade ammunition, including the M433 HEDP 40mm grenade, which is listed as using the M118 Aluminum Cartridge Case for M203 and M320 grenade-launcher ammunition.
The 40mm M118 Casing
For collectors, the appeal is in the connection to the 40mm grenade launcher family. These casings are associated with the modern U.S. 40mm ammunition system used with launchers such as the M203 and M320. The M118 case is especially useful for display because it is compact, recognizable, and tied to a long-running class of military ammunition components.
About This Specific Casing
This example is offered as a 40mm M118 Low Velocity Aluminum Casing in very good condition.
Key details include:
- 40mm M118 aluminum casing
- Low-velocity 40mm ammunition component
- Very good condition
- Lightweight aluminum construction
- Strong display value for 40mm ordnance collections
- Suitable for inert cartridge-case displays, technical reference collections, and museum-style exhibits
- Casing only unless otherwise stated
Because this is an original military-style casing, minor handling marks, storage wear, finish variation, or age-related surface marks may be present. That is typical of surplus ordnance components and helps preserve the character of the piece.
Condition and Use
This casing is offered strictly as an inert display and collector item.
This item is not intended for loading, firing, modification, or operational use. It is intended for collection, display, historical reference, or training-aid presentation only.
Why This Piece Matters
The 40mm M118 casing is an important part of modern ordnance history. It represents the case component behind one of the most widely recognized military ammunition categories of the late 20th century and modern era.
For collectors, it pairs well with inert 40mm projectiles, grenade launcher displays, cutaway training aids, ammunition reference collections, and U.S. infantry equipment exhibits. Its very good condition makes it especially well suited for display.
Ideal For
This casing is a strong fit for:
- 40mm ammunition collectors
- inert ordnance displays
- M203 and M320 grenade launcher reference collections
- U.S. military ammunition component collections
- museum and classroom training displays
- demilitarized ordnance exhibits
- military surplus and cartridge-case collectors
- technical reference collections focused on 40mm ammunition
Approx length 2", Approx width 1.5", Approx height 1.5", Approx weight .2lbs.
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