Original Japanese WWII Type 100 HE 81mm Inert Mortar Round - dated 1942 British Uniform part of the propellant gases

part of the propellant gases escape to the side

The bayonet is a standard P-1876 (450/577 caliber) that was modified and sleeved to fit a

The Studies and Observations Group was in fact controlled and missioned by the Special Assistant for Counterinsurgency and Special Activities (SACSA) and his staff at the Pentagon

With the 100-year anniversary of world war one approaching in 2014

The tang of the blade is signed by the maker: 濃 州 関 住 小島 勝 正 作 - NOSHU SEKI JU KOJIMA KATSUMASA SAKU

Original Japanese WWII Type 100 HE 81mm Inert Mortar Round - dated 1942 British Uniform part of the propellant gasesOriginal 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). This is a very good condition 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