U.S. Deactivated V.B. Rifle Grenade Launcher & Pouch

This is a deactivated U.S. made version of the French V.B. ( Viven-Bessieres ) rifle grenade launcher. The U.S. version was designed to attach to the M1903 and M1917 rifles. This example is semi-relic and the metal has been treated to prevent any further corrosion. It comes with a unissued webbing pouch which is maker marked R.I.A. and dated March 1920. U.K. Sales Only

Code: 66123