Original Surplus M57 Clacker Kit - Very Good Condition

Comes with original M57 clacker kit bag and 100ft wire spool.

Tester is not included

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.

Size

12 in x 8 in x 4 in