Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very worn and partial example of a 57mm Round as used with the M18 Shoulder-Fired, Anti-Tank Recoilless Rifle. The round is completely inert and no longer has any explosive charges present and is equipped with a partial dummy fuse. The round is in total compliance per the current BATF regulations governing inert ordnance.

Not Available For Export

The M18 recoilless rifle is a 57 mm shoulder-fired, anti-tank recoilless rifle that was used by the U.S. Army in World War II and the Korean War. Recoilless rifles are capable of firing artillery-type shells at reduced velocities comparable to those of standard cannon, but with greater accuracy than anti-tank weapons that used unguided rockets, and almost entirely without recoil. The M18 was a breech-loaded, single-shot, man-portable, crew-served weapon. It could be used in both anti-tank and anti-personnel roles. The weapon could be both shoulder fired or fired from a prone position. The T3 front grip doubled as an adjustable monopod and the two-piece padded T3 shoulder cradle could swing down and to the rear as a bipod for the gunner. The most stable firing position was from the tripod developed for the water-cooled Browning M1917 machine gun.

This example is provided with an unmarked fuze installed in the projectile, which is missing the very top piece. There is heavy wear and oxidation across the fuze. The projectile is faintly stamped: 1 P W LOT 2-1 1252 57MM M 706A1. Some bits of this marking are faded. 

This piece requires some more research. The bottom of the casing is unmarked with a small movable bar that goes over the primer. An interesting piece.

Ready for 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).