Original U.S. Korean War Era Deactivated 81mm M301A1 Illuminating Mortar Shell Round - Dated 1953 Ancient Missouri and can be seen

Missouri and can be seen at this link

The "W" marking would be for William III

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

On the 13th of September the unit was reduced in strength to one officer and one enlisted ran

This is a fine WWII manufactured Mark 3 U

Original U.S. Korean War Era Deactivated 81mm M301A1 Illuminating Mortar Shell Round - Dated 1953 Ancient Missouri and can be seenOriginal 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