Replica M791 APDS 25 mm Round

The M791 Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (APDS) is one of the most widely recognised 25 mm service rounds in NATO arsenals. Designed for the M242 Bushmaster chain gun, it remains in service with numerous armed forces around the world, including the New Zealand Army's LAV III fleet.

This museum-quality replica faithfully captures the distinctive proportions of the M791, from its olive-drab cartridge case to the black lightweight sabot that surrounds the armour-piercing penetrator.

Originally developed to defeat lightly armoured vehicles, fortified positions and other battlefield targets, the APDS achieves its effectiveness by discarding its outer sabot immediately after leaving the barrel, allowing a dense, high-velocity penetrator to continue towards the target.

Each Imperial Shell Works replica is carefully produced using modern manufacturing techniques before being hand finished and assembled. The result is a detailed display piece intended for collectors, military enthusiasts and those with a connection to New Zealand's armoured forces.

Disclaimer: These are replica, non-functional items intended for educational and collection purposes only. They contain no active components and cannot be modified for use.

Specifications

• Round: M791 APDS
• Calibre: 25 × 137 mm
• Weapon: M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun
• Service: NATO standard ammunition
• New Zealand Service: LAV III
• Construction: High-quality 3D printed display replica
• Finish: Olive-drab cartridge case with black sabot
• Purpose: Display, education and collecting
• Status: Non-functional replica