40mm M407A1 High Explosive Fragmentation Practice Cutaway Round
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40mm M407A1 High Explosive Fragmentation Practice Cutaway Round
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This is our last available example of a 40mm M407A1 High Explosive Fragmentation (HE-FRAG) Practice Cutaway Round, professionally sectioned to reveal its internal configuration for instructional and display purposes. Fully inert and safe for handling, this cutaway is an outstanding historical artifact for collectors, military museums, instructors, or enthusiasts of Cold War-era and Vietnam-era ordnance.
The M407A1 was a key training analog for the live M406 HE-FRAG round, both of which were designed for use with the M79 grenade launcher, the under-barrel M203, and other U.S. 40mm low-velocity launch systems. Developed during the 1960s and widely issued throughout the Cold War, this round simulated the ballistics and handling of the High Explosive variant while lacking an explosive charge. Its distinctive rounded projectile and pressed steel case represent the standardized form of U.S. low-velocity 40x46mm munitions used for anti-personnel purposes.
This cutaway round features a visibly sectioned projectile body and casing—offering a comprehensive look at the round's inner workings. These were commonly used in Ordnance Corps classrooms, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training, and armorer schools to demonstrate fuze functions, internal construction, and safety procedures.
Product Details:
- Designation: 40mm M407A1 High Explosive Fragmentation Practice Cutaway Round
- Type: Inert training/display ordnance
- Compatibility: M79, M203, M320, and other 40x46mm low-velocity launchers
- Features: Cross-sectional cutaway showing projectile interior and fuze cavity
- Condition: Excellent – Professionally sectioned for educational use
- Availability: LAST ONE IN STOCK
Historical Significance:
The M407A1 served as a critical training tool during a time when the U.S. military was refining its use of lightweight grenade launchers for jungle warfare in Vietnam and later for urban combat. The M406 and its training counterparts like the M407A1 allowed grenadiers to deliver accurate explosive fire at ranges up to 400 meters. Cutaway rounds like this helped train soldiers in ordnance handling, weapon maintenance, and munition identification.
Ideal For:
- Collectors of U.S. military training ordnance
- Military history museums and static display curators
- Instructors and educators in military or EOD programs
- Cold War and Vietnam-era reenactors or historians
- Film and television prop departments needing authentic reference
Approx length 4", Approx width 2", Approx height 2", Approx weight 1lbs.
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