M79 Grenade Launcher
Shotgun
DesignerSpringfield Armory
Design Year1961
Difficulty
Easy
In-Game Hints
- -Known as the 'Blooper' or 'Thumper'
- -40x46mm single-shot grenade launcher
- -Break-action design iconic of the Vietnam War
Country of OriginClick to reveal
United States
About the M79 Grenade Launcher
The M79 Grenade Launcher is a shotgun designed by Springfield Armory in 1961. It is classified as a easy difficulty firearm in Gun Guesser.
In Gun Guesser, players are shown the M79 Grenade Launcher along with its type, designer, and design year — but not its country of origin. Your challenge is to place a pin on the world map as close to its true origin as possible. The closer your guess, the higher your score.
Think you know where the M79 Grenade Launcher was designed? Play Gun Guesser to test your firearms geography knowledge, or browse the full firearms database to study up before your next game.
Can You Guess Where the M79 Grenade Launcher Was Made?
Test your knowledge in Gun Guesser — the free online gun quiz where you pin firearm origins on the world map.
