What was the M203?
The original M203 was a result of the Army's 1967 Grenade Launcher Attachment Development (GLAD) program established after the failure of Colt’s original X M148.
Is a 40mm launcher a non-sporting firearm?
Standard-issue 40mm launchers are classified as “non-sporting” firearms and “destructive devices” by the National Firearms Act, sold solely to military and law enforcement agencies around the world.
Is the M203 the first M203?
While this isn't the first 37mm M203 to hit the market, it is the first from the original manufacturer. M203 clones have been available for years, but the company's small factory-run of M203 launchers offers die-hard Colt fans and collectors an extremely rare opportunity.