Original U.S. Gulf War Inert 81mm Target Practice M880 Short Range Training Round With Fuse - For Use With M252 Mortar System

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a totally inert M880 Short Range Training Round for the M252 mortar system, which measures about 15 inches in length. This round cannot be converted to be used as an explosive device. Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT. The M252 is an adaptation of the British 81mm L16A2 mortar developed in the 1950s. It entered service with the U.S. Army and replaced the previous 81 mm M29 mortar in 1987. It was adopted due to the extended range (from 4,500 meters to 5,650 meters) and enhanced lethality. In the U.S. it is produced by Watervliet Arsenal.The M252 81 mm medium weight mortar is a British-designed smooth bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for lon