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Posted: 7/5/2010 11:29:21 AM EDT
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So i came across this on Friday, never seen one that looks like this before (only familiar with the Vietnam types), its been fired before, and appears to be of the non-reloadable variety.
Can anybody ID the make/model? I'm assuming these are legal to own in the 'used' condition, but can this be confirmed? And finally, is it worth $200? Here's a quick cell phone pic, if I do get it, I'll put some more pics up 
also i didn't know where to post this, figured this was the best place.. |
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Didn't buy it yet, but I really like the idea of a hidden potato gun within the tube, that alone is worth it.
Did a quick google search, but didn't see anything specifically on a tater launcher using an AT4 tube to disguise it, and even tho its easy to figure out with a bit of time and effort, i'll ask anyways- has anyone seen a tutorial or write-up on doing this, and if so, mind posting the linky?
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| everything appeared intact and present except for the rear sight... the elevation ladder was snapped off where it meets the main plastic body of the rear sight. aside from that its a little dusty and looks like it still has a little whitish blast residue on the front and some black on the inside of the rear cone |
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AT4 SUBCALIBER TRACER TRAINER The M287 subcaliber tracer trainer (Figure B-5) uses the 9-mm M939 training practice-tracer (TP-T) cartridge. When loaded, this trainer simulates the AT4 in weight, balance, and operation. The velocity and trajectory of its ammunition match that of the AT4's HEAT cartridge, but the M287 produces less noise, backblast, and overpressure. The M287 subcaliber tracer trainer is used in place of the AT4 in training. Figure B-5. M287 subcaliber tracer trainer. a. Description. The M287 tracer trainer is a specially constructed AT4. Unlike the LAW subcaliber trainer, it is not made from an expended launcher, so it has its own NSN. It is designed to accept a special rifle barrel that fires a reduced-load 9-mm cartridge. (1) The M287 may be fired at stationary or moving targets. Before it can be fired at a target tank occupied by personnel, the parts of the tank that could suffer damage must be shielded. The local TSC can provide specifications for modifying tanks to be used as targets for the M287 tracer trainer. (2) Unlike the M136 AT4 itself and the FHT, the M287 has no band between the front and rear sights. The trainer has a 9-mm submachine gun barrel, a breach assembly, and a bolt (Figure B-6). The bolt is easily removed to load the 9-mm cartridges and to inspect the barrel for obstructions. Training Devices and Aids Dolomite |
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AT4 SUBCALIBER TRACER TRAINER The M287 subcaliber tracer trainer (Figure B-5) uses the 9-mm M939 training practice-tracer (TP-T) cartridge. When loaded, this trainer simulates the AT4 in weight, balance, and operation. The velocity and trajectory of its ammunition match that of the AT4's HEAT cartridge, but the M287 produces less noise, backblast, and overpressure. The M287 subcaliber tracer trainer is used in place of the AT4 in training. Figure B-5. M287 subcaliber tracer trainer. a. Description. The M287 tracer trainer is a specially constructed AT4. Unlike the LAW subcaliber trainer, it is not made from an expended launcher, so it has its own NSN. It is designed to accept a special rifle barrel that fires a reduced-load 9-mm cartridge. (1) The M287 may be fired at stationary or moving targets. Before it can be fired at a target tank occupied by personnel, the parts of the tank that could suffer damage must be shielded. The local TSC can provide specifications for modifying tanks to be used as targets for the M287 tracer trainer. (2) Unlike the M136 AT4 itself and the FHT, the M287 has no band between the front and rear sights. The trainer has a 9-mm submachine gun barrel, a breach assembly, and a bolt (Figure B-6). The bolt is easily removed to load the 9-mm cartridges and to inspect the barrel for obstructions. Training Devices and Aids Dolomite Had a buddy that thought he had an empty tube and was dicking around with it one day,...put a hole in his gun room wall.(was a 9mm trainer) |
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