The 81mm M43A1B1 mortar shell was a standard high-explosive (HE) round used by U.S. forces during World War II. Designed for the M1 81mm mortar, it provided infantry units with powerful indirect fire support, capable of targeting enemy troops, light fortifications, and vehicles. The M43A1 was an improved version of earlier HE rounds, featuring a steel body for fragmentation and a point-detonating fuze for impact detonation. First introduced in the early 1940s, these shells were widely used in major battles across Europe and the Pacific. After WWII, the 81mm mortar system remained a key component of U.S. military arsenals, seeing action in Korea and Vietnam, with updated ammunition replacing the M43A1 series over time.
Deactivated WWII U.S. 81mm M43A1B1 Mortar Shell – 1945 Dated Inert Display
$495.00
Offered here is a deactivated WWII-era U.S. 81mm M43A1B1 mortar shell, dated 1945 and marked K001-22-1945. This shell was originally used in the M1 81mm mortar, a standard U.S. infantry weapon during World War II.
- Caliber: 81mm
- Markings: K001-22-1945
- Material: Steel body with tail fins
- Condition: Good vintage condition with visible markings, some surface wear consistent with age. No active components.
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| Weight | 10 lbs |
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