{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-set-of-four-1944-dated-40mm-bofors-gun-rounds-with-original-clip-inert","title":"Original U.S. WWII Set of Four 1944 Dated 40mm Bofors Gun Rounds with Original Clip - Inert","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuses. These pieces of ordnance cannot be converted to an explosive device and are not available for export.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are genuine World War Two dated 40mm Bofors gun rounds in a clip. Each round bears a \u003cstrong\u003e1-44\u003c\/strong\u003e marking on the fuze indicating a \u003cstrong\u003e1944 \u003c\/strong\u003edate. The rounds are all similar-looking and make for a fantastic display. Each projectile measures approximately 17 3\/4\" long. Some of the rounds have markings such as \u003cstrong\u003eU-44\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eUL-16\u003c\/strong\u003e on the body, which we haven’t been able to identify. The clip the rounds are in is a \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. NAVY BU. ORD. \u003c\/strong\u003emarked example. The projectiles of the rounds are unable to be removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bofors 40 mm gun, often referred to simply as the Bofors gun, is an anti-aircraft autocannon designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors. It was one of the most popular medium-weight anti-aircraft systems during World War II, used by most of the western Allies as well some captured systems being used by the Axis powers. A small number of these weapons remain in service to this day, and saw action as late as the Persian Gulf War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic set, perfect for any WWII display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42637951172677,"sku":"ONJR25MARA065","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25MARA065__01.jpg?v=1744060044","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-set-of-four-1944-dated-40mm-bofors-gun-rounds-with-original-clip-inert","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}