{"product_id":"original-japanese-wwii-type-100-he-81mm-inert-mortar-round-with-type-88-impact-fuse-dated-1943","title":"Original Japanese WWII Type 100 HE 81mm Inert Mortar Round with Type 88 Impact Fuse - dated 1943","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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 \u003cstrong\u003enot available for export.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is however a stamped arsenal marking on the body of the round, which is a date next to it: \u003cstrong\u003e8 八 十 昭.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e八 十 昭 \u003c\/strong\u003edate, for 1943 production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece would make a great addition to any WWII Ordnance collection. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42237450027077,"sku":"ONSV24NWS139","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24NWS139__06.jpg?v=1735766188","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-japanese-wwii-type-100-he-81mm-inert-mortar-round-with-type-88-impact-fuse-dated-1943","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}