Can a civilian own a 40mm Bofors?
You can legally purchase a tank and ammunition for it.
What is Bofors contract?
March 24, 1986 – A $285 million contract between the Government of India and Swedish arms company Bofors was signed for supply of 410 155 mm Howitzer field guns. 1987 – As a result of the revelations, the Indian government blacklisted Bofors, preventing the company from doing business in India.
How much does a 40 mm round cost?
Much like the HV TP-DNT design, the new round will meet the user’s requirement for training effectiveness during day, at night, and through the use of night vision goggles and thermal sights. The tactical rounds cost $50 or $60, compared to the current day training rounds, which will cost around $7.
What happened to the Bofors 40mm L/60?
Although the UK and USA halted production with the end of the war, Bofors continued to manufacture the 40 mm L/60 until 1954 when production was halted in order to concentrate on the more powerful 40 mm L/70 and 57 mm L/60 guns. The British Army first showed interest in these guns in 1933 and placed an order for 100 of them in 1937.
What is a L60 gun?
The gun is typically referred to as the L60 or L/60 in modern sources to differentiate it from the later 40mm Bofors L/70 chambered for the larger 40×364mmR round, despite that only the WW2 Japanese version actually had a barrel of this length. All other wartime variants used a barrel 56.25 calibers long.
What is the weight of a Bofors round?
Ammunition Type Fixed Projectile Types and Weights Bofors Model 1936 AB 40 mm L/60 HE-T – 2 Weight of Complete Round Bofors 1936 HE – 4.63 lbs. (2.1 kg) Germ Bursting Charge Bofors 1936 HE-T 7a – about 0.150 lbs. ( Projectile Length Germany – 7.2 in (18.4 cm) USA HE Mark 1
How many Bofors L/60 guns did the Swedish Navy have?
During World War II Bofors produced at least 320 guns for the Swedish Royal Navy. Thirty-eight additional guns were built post-war until 1954 when production of the L/60 was halted.