Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm HE M49A3 Mortar Round - Dated 1973 German SS as shown in the photograph

as shown in the photograph on the right

The serial number on this example is 14564

government began purchasing them

Tapered hollow tip ramrod is original and bears inspector markings at the tip

which eventually became the Seventh Fleet

Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm HE M49A3 Mortar Round - Dated 1973 German SS as shown in the photographOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This mortar round cannot be converted to an explosive devise and is not available for export. This is a hard to find WWII 1973 Dated M49A3 Deactivated Mortar Round, for the U. S. 60mm M2 Mortar. This cartridge is fired in 60mm mortars M2 or M19 for use against personnel and materiel, providing both fragmentation and blast