Cobray 37mm Launcher

Cobray 37mm Launcher

Cobray M79LF stand alone launcher - 37mm)

Cobray Co. (originally of Smyrna GA, but now currently of Westhope, ND) built many smooth bore 37mm Flare launchers that were copies of the M203 grenade launcher back in the 1980s (originally known as the M203 IMP). Throughout the 1990s, several improvements were made in the construction and cocking lever as well as shorter and longer length barrels.

Also an stand alone 37mm launcher was sold with it's own pistol grip and folding stock. Though 'unofficially' called the CM203 for the version attached to the AR15 rifle, or the M79L/CM79/CM79LF, for the stand alone launcher, most of Cobray's receiver simply had "37mm launcher" stamped on them.. Cobray had been through many ups and downs throughout the years, much of which was created by the unsure business environment brought on by ignorant anti gun legislation.

Since a 37mm flare launcher cannot launch 40mm grenades, it was an uncontrolled item. However, gun ignorant politicians throughout several states have banned using the launcher in conjunction with AR15 rifles or added the launchers to items to be restricted. After all, in their minds, if it's "scary looking" it should be banned.

The Cobray 37mm Launchers have been seen in many movies and television shows, standing in for the real M203 grenade launcher. Also the stand alone CM79LF launcher has been shown as a alternative version of the M79 grenade launcher in such shows as Stargate: SG1.

Television

• Richard Dean Andersen as Col. Jack O'Neill in Stargate: SG1