M57 Clacker Kit
$320.00
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Description
Comes with original M57 clacker kit bag and a 100 feet wire spool
The M57 “Clacker” is the standard U.S. military electrical firing device (detonator) for the
M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine. It is a hand-held, spring-loaded generator that sends
an electrical charge through a firing wire to detonate the mine. It is famously recognizable by
its olive-drab, ruggedized design and has been in use since the Vietnam War.
Key Details About the M57 Clacker
Function: It is not a battery-operated device but rather a hand-powered magnet generator.
The operator flips a safety switch to “FIRE” and squeezes the handle, creating a voltage spike
to activate the blasting cap.
Safety: It includes a manual safety catch that must be released to operate. It is designed to
be used with the M40 test set to ensure functionality before connecting to the live mine.
Usage: It is connected to the Claymore mine via a two-strand firing wire, which allows the
operator to detonate the device from a safe distance, usually behind cover.
Collectability: Original Vietnam-era and later models are popular in militaria collecting, often
featured in films like Blackhawk Down.
Tester is not included
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