INERT DEACTIVATED. Original, 1956 Dated British 3 Inch Practice High Explosive (HE) Mortar. Sn - 22846:84 INERT DEACTIVATED. Original, 1956 Dated British 3 Inch Practice High Explosive (HE) Mortar. Sn - 22846:84 Other Ammunition

INERT DEACTIVATED This is a British, 1956 dated 3 inch Practice high explosive (H.E) mortar with a number 1 Mark 1/1 nose fuze, No161 Mk1/2 nose fuse and protector cap. The inert number 162 mark 1/2 nose fuze is stamped NO152 ½ on the white painted drill gaine and is fitted with an alloy No161 Mk1/2 nose fuse protector cap. The screw on alloy fuse cap is stamped at the top REMOVE BEFORE FIRING 161MK1/2. The body retains most of its original black painted finish and stenciling. The body has a red band below the fuze (An explosive content [propellant]) above a yellow band (practice). The cast iron body has cast into it CO 3MOR 10lb IV B26 L L&G. The body is stenciled in white around its circumference SAND 3.IN.MOR PRAC.MK.8 GD10/54. The pressed steel fin assembly is stamped on the fins No.8A RCB 9/56 (September 1956 date) LOT 26. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert mortar in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22846:84