Claymore Mine Ignitor

[Husker1911]

Curious as to the value of a claymore mine ignitor. I received it from a friend several years ago, it makes a damned nice paperweight/conversation piece. Have these been available on the surplus market, or is this item quite unique? I'd appreciate any info you might shed. Thanks!

Sadly, I don't happen to own any claymores..................

 

[PTK]

Looks like a squeeze-type electric generator. Very cool! I've never seen one before, and I tend to collect things like that. I'd say you have something fairly unique.

 

[Husker1911]

Looks like a squeeze-type electric generator. Very cool! I've never seen one before, and I tend to collect things like that. I'd say you have something fairly unique.

Pizeo-electric generator. Now again, if only I could get some of the other end................

Hey, I'm kidding. But this item has a high coolness factor.

 

[rcmodel]

I've had one in my collection since the late 60's when I was using them.
Used to have an inert training Claymore too, but I don't know what I did with it!

Firing Device, Electrical, M57
Igniter, Time, Blasting Fuse, Waterproof, M60
Mine Trip-Wire:


They used to be very available at gun shows & shotgun news, but I haven't seen one for years.

rcmodel

 

[Franksterm1]

We would use them to detonate Hoffman charges (main gun simulators for tanks). It would generate enough juice to set off up to three wired together. Ah memories!