Original U.S. Korean War Deactivated 81mm M43A1B1 HE Mortar Shell Round Dated 1953 with Vietnam War 1968-Dated Fuze on Display Stand - Inert

Original Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with a hollow body and fuse. This mortar round cannot be converted to 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.

This is a totally genuine United States military Korean War produced SHELL, M43A1B1, with a Vietnam War dated fuze. The fuse can be screwed off allowing the explosive chamber to be inspected through the window. This example comes with a rudimentary display stand which complements it quite well.

The shell body itself is stamped on the side with:

CEW-2-9-1953 81MM M43A1B1

There is very little rust and corrosion on the shell, giving it a lovely aged patina. The tail fins are able to be unscrewed and are in good shape with minor oxidation.

The fuse is marked:

FUZE INERT LOADED M525
LOT MA-SP-618 7-68

This denotes a manufacture date of July 1968, perfect for Vietnam War issue. The round comes on a green-painted 2x4 with small dowel rods allowing for the display of the round. 

Perfect for any ordnance display!