Original U.S. Vietnam War INERT 81mm Mortar M301A3 Illumination Round With Deactivated Fuse - Dated 1972 Flags & Signs and is secured by two

and is secured by two cheese-headed securing screws on the narrow sides of the scabbard

The tang itself is marked a Naval ANCHOR stamp

though we are not able to see any maker code there due to the thick paint

which has obliterated all of the proofs and other markings This gun has the Type I pattern double leaf rear sight that is a bit loose on the barrel

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Original U.S. Vietnam War INERT 81mm Mortar M301A3 Illumination Round With Deactivated Fuse - Dated 1972 Flags & Signs and is secured by twoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert deactivated example of the 81mm M301A3 Illumination Mortar Round. The device has no explosive filling or charges and cannot be converted to be an explosive device. This is completely inert and in compliance with BATF guidelines on inert ordnance. Not Available For Export. The 81 mm Mortar Illumination Round is used for the illumination of target areas during night missions or low visibility