Original U.S. WWII Restored M1A1 Anti-Tank Practice Training Mine with Added Markings - Inert

Original Item: Only One Available. During WWII the United States developed and used several versions of Anti-Tank mine, starting with the M1, followed by the M1A1 and finally the M4. They all had the same basic design of a "spider" on the top of the mine being used to actuate a fuse in the center of the mine when it was subjected to enough pressure. The M1 Had two locations where it was filled with explosives, and utilized a Spider made of multiple pieces of bent steel welded together. The later M1A1 only had one explosives filling hole, as well as a simpler design stamped steel spider that required less machine time. The more advanced M4 mine also featured two secondary fuse locations that could be used to make the mines much harder to remove or defuse.

This particular mine is a recovered anti-tank training mine based on the M1A1 mine, known as the M1B1 Practice Training Mine. It was repainted and restored at one point to resemble an M1A1. The paint is all added and there are reproduced markings added on the top. 

The first version of the M1A1 trainer was like the M1 Practice Trainer, and had holes on the side of the mine, as well as the absence of any explosive fill hole. It was found however that the side holes did not disperse the smoke in training well, and also the trainer was significantly lighter than a live mine.

Some training mines also featured holes on the top of the mine so they could be filled with sand easily to increase the weight, but this version does not have these.

This example still retains the original carry handle, spider, and smoke canister/fuze. It even has the original safety clip still installed on the smoke canister. It did have some rust damage as show, but is still in good condition.

Perfect for any display or reenactment.