Cobray had been through many ups and downs throughout the years, much of which was created by the unsure business environment brought on by politically motivated legislation. Since it resembled an updated version of the M79 grenade launcher it was 'unofficially' called the M79L or CM79 or CM79LF, despite the fact that most of Cobrays' receivers simply had the words "37mm launcher" stamped on them. Mounted on a Colt Model 715 / "Split Second" (Episode 2)Ĭobray M79LF stand alone launcher (other side) - 37mmĪlso an stand alone 37mm launcher was sold with its own pistol grip and folding stock. Mounted on a Colt Model 715 / "Fast Times" (Episode 2) Mounted on Colt AR-15 SP-1s, M16A2s and mocked up CAR-15s Mounted on M16A1 / Season 1, Episode 15 "Daddy's Girl" Mounted on Colt Law Enforcement carbine with ACOG scope, erroneously shown able to fire grappling hooksīlack & White Episode 1: The Dawn of Assault Mounted on Heckler & Koch G36C, firing fictional ammo Mounted on M4A1 carbine, with AN/PVS-17 night-vision scope Mounted on M4A1 carbine, with Surefire Universal weaponlight and fictional AI scope Mounted on Colt Model 723 carbine, with Surefire Universal weaponlight Mounted on Colt Model 723 carbines, with laser pointers Mounted on M16(SP1) and M16A1 rifles, with & without weaponlights The Cobray 37mm Launcher and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors: Film Title The CM203 37mm had an external cocking lever on the side of the receiver, the M203 cocks on closure. The CM203 Flare launcher's trigger guard is more squared when compared to the M203.ĥ. The CM203 lacks a second safety trigger in the front of the main trigger, which the M203 has.Ĥ. The CM203 has an M16 style safety switch (on later models), the M203 does not.ģ. The M203 is a 40mm launcher capable of firing multiple purpose rounds, the CM203 is a 37mm launcher built specifically as a flare launcher for civilian use.Ģ. The Cobray CM203 37mm flare launcher can be distinguished from the Colt M203 based on the following:ġ. Such weapons are thus more expensive and difficult for film productions to acquire. (unless possessed with 37mm direct-fire ammunition such as baton or beanbag rounds, or with a 37mm-to-12-gauge shotgun adaptor) and not subject to NFA regulations. It is preferred for most film use over a genuine M203 mainly because, unlike the M203, it is not considered a "Destructive Device" in the U.S. It was built for civilian use as an under slung flare launcher commonly mounted under M16/AR-15s variants and other rifles. However, since it looks like an M203 grenade launcher it is commonly mistaken for one in films on this site. It can only fire riot control "grenade" rounds such as gas and smoke, purchase of which is usually limited to law enforcement buyers. The Cobray CM203 37mm flare launcher is not a grenade launcher per se as it is chambered in the 37mm civilian caliber, which lethal rounds are not manufactured in and which is not compatible with the 40mm military caliber. Throughout the 1990s, several improvements were made in the construction and cocking lever as well as shorter and longer length barrels. Versions were made by SWD (the predecessor of Cobray) and RPB, as well, but Cobray was the last, and most successful, company to sell the launchers. (originally of Smyrna GA, but now currently of Westhope, ND) built many smooth bore 37mm Flare launchers that were smooth bore copies of the M203 grenade launcher back in the late 1980s (originally known as the CM2037 IMP). Later models increased the size of the mounting block so that the launcher hung lower, farther away from the rifle barrel.Ĭobray Co. Visible is the cocking lever on the side. Late model Cobray CM203 37mm Flare launcher underslung on an AR-15 (A1 style receiver) with an early SP1 three-prong flash hider.
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