Original U.S. Gulf War Inert 81mm Target Practice M880 Short Range Training Round With Fuse - For Use With M252 Mortar System Russian Antique Guns There has been some discussion

There has been some discussion over the exact meaning of the markings on the receiver

though there is some deterioration to the leather finish

The base plate is brass

but there is fading and crazing to the leather due to age and long time storage

It has serial number digits 35

Original U.S. Gulf War Inert 81mm Target Practice M880 Short Range Training Round With Fuse - For Use With M252 Mortar System Russian Antique Guns There has been some discussionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a totally inert M880 Short Range Training Round for the M252 mortar system, which measures about 15 inches in length. This round cannot be converted to be used as an explosive device and is Not Available For Export. The M252 is an adaptation of the British 81mm L16A2 mortar developed in the 1950s. It entered service with the U. S. Army and replaced the previous 81 mm M29 mortar in 1987. It