U.S. Vietnam War Original OG-106 M79 "Blooper" 40MM Grenade Vest Dated 1973 Backpacks & Rucks 4oz Protector

4oz Protector

NSN: 8465-00-860-0256

and is sewn on both ends to prevent fraying

That is close to 30 years of combat use

Navy Black Dress Trousers 75/25 PolyWool Blend Uniform Pants

U.S. Vietnam War Original OG-106 M79 "Blooper" 40MM Grenade Vest Dated 1973 Backpacks & Rucks 4oz ProtectorU. S. Vietnam War Original OG 106 M79 "Blooper" 40MM Grenade Vest Dated 1973 Now this is neat, the good ole' Blooper vest. These badass vests were first issued during the Vietnam War and remained in service in various forms till the early 2000s. The M79 "Blooper" or "Thumper" was a handheld rifle style grenade launcher that fired 40MM style rounds of various payloads. Being that the rounds were a large projectile, being able to carry a combat load