Original U.S. WWII INERT 81mm M43A1 HE Mortar Round With M52A2 PD Fuze dated 1942

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 bakelite fuze. The fuse base unscrews to allow the explosive chamber to be inspected. The fuze is marked as being an M52A2 PD point detonating fuze and is dated 5-53. The body appears to have not been repainted and is stamped with the M43A1 designation as well as the year 1942. 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. It has a bourrelet machi