Original U.S. Vietnam War M72 Light Anti-Armor Weapon “LAW”

Original U.S. Vietnam War M72 Light Anti-Armor Weapon “LAW” The M72 LAW(Light Anti-Tank Weapon, also referred to as the Light Anti-ArmorWeapon or LAW as well as LAWS Light Anti-Armor Weapons System) is a portable one-shot 66-mm unguided anti-tank weapon. It has been in use continuously in various versions since the 1960's. This example most likely dates from the late 1970s. It is in great condition, still extends and even dry fires. Paint is still very good, though it has had areas repainted, and the instruction label is intact as well. Safety handle/cocking lever is still present and functional, and the cap has the retaining pin. The solid rocket propulsion unit was developed in the newly formed Rohm and Haas research laboratory at Redstone Arsenal in 1959, then the full system was designed by Paul V. Choate, Charles B. Weeks, Frank A. Spinale, et al. at the Hesse-Eastern Division of Norris Thermadore. American production of the weapon began by Hesse-Eastern in 1963, and was termina