USA military E8 disposable launcher (16 tube, 35mm, CS launcher)

[tusig1156]

Anyone have any information about the E8 disposable launcher?(16 tube launcher that fired 35mm CS rounds that could be worn around like a backpack) I found very little about it from google and I might have a chance to purchase an empty one. I'd like to have more information about it before I try to buy it, especially if anyone knows a general idea as to rarity and/or value. I have no idea how rare something like this is or what it might be worth. Rockets/missiles/anti-tank weapons are more my area or expertise. Thanks for any help you can provide

 

[US-Subs]

I've got the pub around somewhere, I won't be able to look for it until tonight sometime. They are an unusual piece, but I've only seen a few of them around and I got mine years ago. They are big and bulky and as a non-lethal 60's piece do not seem to hold a lot of interest. I believe that they were intended more for National Guard home use than anything else.

 

[EOD]

If we are talking about the back pack stye launching unit then I have seen one in Vietnam too.

 

[US-Subs]

Here is a picture of mine, with one of the candles in front.