Original U.S. Korean War Era Deactivated 81mm M301A1 Illuminating Mortar Shell Round - Dated 1953 Ancient The Barrel is 1/2 inch

The Barrel is 1/2 inch shorter than they usually are

though one of the strap loops is missing

some of which was ground off

with Seiler & Comp

The "W" marking would be for William III

Original U.S. Korean War Era Deactivated 81mm M301A1 Illuminating Mortar Shell Round - Dated 1953 Ancient The Barrel is 1/2 inchOriginal 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 devise and is not available for export. This is a hard to find WWII 1953 Dated M301A1 Deactivated Illuminating Mortar Round, for the U. S. 81mm M29 Mortar. This projectile is used for illuminating a desired point or area. The complete round consists of a body tube and