Original U.S. WWII Era INERT 81mm M43A1 HE Mortar Round With Bakelite M52 PDF Fuze

Original Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This mortar round cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. This is a totally genuine United States military WWII produced SHELL, M43A1, with an inert aluminum and bakelite fuze. The fuse base unscrews to allow the explosive chamber to be inspected. Neither the body or the fuze have any visible markings. This appears to be a ground dug version that was possibly restored and then repainted. There is visible pitting present that has been painted over. Perfect for any WWII ordnance display! The SHELL, H.E., M43 was originally adapted as the light shell for the 81-mm mortar. It is designed for use against light targets such as machine gun nests, barbed wire entanglements and personnel in the open. Shell body. The body of this shell is constructed of forged steel. It is tear-dropped in shape; that is, blunt nose and tapered tail.