Original U.S. Vietnam War Excellent Deactivated 81mm M43A1B1 HE Mortar Shell Round Dated 1953 with 1963-Dated M525A1 Fuze - 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 1953-dated SHELL, M43A1B1, with a 1963-dated fuze. The fuse can be screwed off allowing the explosive chamber to be inspected through the window. This is a fantastic complete example with the fuze retaining the pieces that are normally missing.

The shell body itself is stamped on the side with:

RMO-2-167-1953 81MM M43A1B1

There is very little rust and corrosion on the shell, giving it a lovely aged patina. The tail fins are not able to be unscrewed and are in good shape with minor oxidation.

The fuse is marked:

FUZE PD M525A1
LOT 10P-38-588
MOD 12-63

This denotes a manufacture date of December 1963, perfect for Vietnam War issue. An outstanding round, the nicest of its kind we have offered. Comes ready for further research and display!