Original Item: Only One Available. This mortar round is totally non-functional and inert, having been deactivated according to specifications outlined by the BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). It is totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export.

This is a rare example of the Japanese Type 100 HE Mortar Round used with the Type 97 (1937) and later the Type 99 small trench mortar. This is based on the Stokes-Brandt design, as was the U.S. 81mm, and this round was actually interchangeable with the U.S. M43A1 shell.

The Japanese Type 100 round had a maximum range of about 3,000 yards. Loaded weight: ~3kg (6.9lbs) of which 1 pound was TNT. This round is complete with an impact fuse, though it is not currently removable. The bottom fins / propellant charge is also not able to be removed. It still has the original black paint with a yellow stripe, though the original white markings are a faint and we are unable to read any of them. 

There is however a stamped arsenal marking on the body of the round, which is a date next to it: 8 八 十 昭. This marking is written right to left, and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Hachi Nen (18th year of reign - 1943). The western "8" most likely indicates the month of August. There may be additional markings, but they are unfortunately obscured by the paint or worn away. The fuse has numerous scratches, which have obscured some of the markings, but we can make out another 八 十 昭 date, for 1943 production.

This piece would make a great addition to any WWII Ordnance collection. Ready to display!

Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive device, not available for export. This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America.

All deactivated ordnance sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF).